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EDF Faces €2.5 Billion Loss Amid Hinkley Point C Delay

2/20/2026

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Britain's Hinkley Point C will begin operations in 2030, with total costs reaching £35 billion.
The delay will cost Électricité de France (EDF) €2.5 billion.
EDF's earnings fell to just over €29 billion in 2025.
The decline reflects reduced generation in the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, and lower wholesale prices.
EDF's UK electricity earnings dropped a third to €2.3 billion due to outages and maintenance.

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Britain's Hinkley Point C will begin operations in 2030, with total costs reaching £35 billion.
The delay will cost Électricité de France (EDF) €2.5 billion.
EDF's earnings fell to just over €29 billion in 2025.
The decline reflects reduced generation in the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, and lower wholesale prices.
EDF's UK electricity earnings dropped a third to €2.3 billion due to outages and maintenance.