EDF

For the 2026 edition, EDF is becoming an Official Supplier of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe for the first time. The group is thus joining an iconic event that reflects its commitment to the energy transition and maritime innovation, while reaffirming its long-standing commitment to serving local communities, both in Brittany and Guadeloupe.

With nearly 70,000 m² of surface area, including 10,000 m² of temporary structures, the Village départ constitutes a veritable ephemeral city whose energy needs require a reliable and appropriately sized system for the entire duration of the event.

In Saint-Malo, as in Pointe-à-Pitre, where EDF will be supporting the event's Villages, the group is putting its expertise to work for the operational deployment of electrical systems. In Saint-Malo, the powering of the main facilities by the public electricity grid, without resorting to fossil fuel-powered generators, provides a concrete example of the solutions now available for electrifying public spaces.

Through this partnership, EDF also wishes to highlight the role of electricity in the decarbonization of major events, in the evolution of mobility as well as maritime and port activities.





“The Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe perfectly illustrates the major challenges of our time: decarbonizing energy consumption, supporting the electrification of transportation, industry, ports, and more broadly, all sectors of the economy. Alongside local stakeholders, EDF is making electrification a lever for sovereignty, competitiveness, and the reduction of fossil fuels,” said Jean-Philippe Berton, Director of Regional Operations for the EDF Group in Brittany.





“Every four years, the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe electrifies the entire island of Guadeloupe and captures the world’s attention. We are proud to be associated with this unique energy to promote the archipelago and contribute to accelerating its energy transition,” said Marie-Line Bassette, Regional Director of EDF Archipel Guadeloupe.