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Renewable Energies

In a world undergoing a paradigm shift in terms of energy:
- global energy consumption is increasing
- the cost of fuels and CO2 is rising
- climate change is seen as a global challenge.

The growth of renewable energies becomes inevitable.

EDP is well positioned to generate value in a changing world. One of our value creation commitments over the next five years is to invest in renewable energies in order to consolidate our position as leaders in this sector.
Investment in wind and hydroelectric assets in 2008

In 2008, wind and hydroelectric assets represented around 76% of our total investment. In 2008, wind and hydroelectric assets represented around 76% of our total investment.
Hydroelectric power stations play a fundamental role in EDP's strategy and their importance is expected to continue growing.

In 2007, EDP became the 3rd largest wind energy player in the American and European markets and the 4th largest worldwide.

The MY ENERGY programme is EDP's new brand to promote micro-generation.

Renewable energies in 2008: power and net energy

Power

> At the close of 2008, 63% of the EDP Group's installed capacity was from renewables.

At the close of 2008, 63% of the EDP Group's installed capacity was from renewables.