France’s energy group EDF is exploring options to raise capital for its renewable energy businesses in North America and Brazil, potentially through the sale of stakes of up to 50%. The company is evaluating several approaches to attract investment by opening the ownership of some of its subsidiaries to external partners.
In the United States, recent policy changes have introduced uncertainty for renewable projects. The US administration has issued an executive order aimed at repealing or modifying tax credits for solar and wind energy, citing concerns over their reliability, cost, and impact on more stable energy sources. This shift has had direct consequences for EDF’s operations: in February 2025, the company recorded an impairment charge of €934m related to its Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, a joint venture with Shell off the coast of New Jersey. This followed the decision by US authorities to impose a moratorium on new offshore wind developments, leading to the revocation of the project’s development permit in March 2025.