EDF Luminus will contribute to the strategic reserve with the Seraing power station

The competent authorities have approved the offer submitted by EDF Luminus within the scope of the tender for the creation of a strategic reserve. The CCGT power plant in Seraing will therefore play an important part in the Belgian supply security for the coming three years.

In practice, this means that from 1 November onwards, transmission system operator Elia will be able to use the Seraing combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant for the next three winters if a risk of electricity shortages is identified. The temporary closedown of this production unit with a capacity of 485 MW, announced in March 2013, has thus been cancelled.

EDF Luminus is pleased with this result, which shows its willingness to take part in the Belgian energy challenge debate, to contribute to the country’s energy supply and to adapt to market evolutions. EDF Luminus makes every possible effort to ensure the availability of all of their thermal production facilities (6 power plants with a total capacity of 1,281 MW), the flexibility of which makes it possible to complement renewable energy sources and set off their intermittent character.

Its innovative solution You.Balance allows to temporarily disconnect the unused capacity of some professional customers. This is an additional tool to respond to peaks in consumption and thus help to maintain the balance between supply and demand.

EDF Luminus will also continue its strategy of investment in renewable energy sources (€ 100 million in 2014), the most recent examples being an investment of € 12 million to modernise the Lixhe hydroelectric power station and an investment of € 9 million in the Andenne hydroelectric power station.

In addition, EDF Luminus, which currently owns 66 wind turbines (140 MW), has the ambition to double its wind power production in the medium term.

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La centrale TGV de Seraing.La centrale TGV de Seraing.

Anne Grandjean

Director of Communication

Nico De Bie

Head of External Communication

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Luminus, a key player in the energy transition in Belgium, is active in electricity generation, energy supply and energy solutions and flexibility. The company is No 1 in onshore wind and hydropower in Belgium and has diversified and flexible production units, playing a key role in the country's security of supply and contributing to grid balance.

Luminus supplies electricity and gas to residential and business customers, with a commercial market share of about 23% and offers solutions to help its customers electrify and reduce their CO₂ emissions and energy consumption. By investing in storage and flexibility to overcome the challenges of intermittent renewable energy sources, Luminus turns flexibility challenges into opportunities.

The unwavering commitment of its 3,000 employees drives the realization of Luminus’ sense of purpose: build a CO₂-neutral energy future with electricity and innovative solutions, to help save the planet and drive wellbeing and economic development. To this end, Luminus leans on strong local roots and the expertise of the EDF Group, a world leader in low-carbon energy. The future is electric! #Electrify

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