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Dalkia is an energy service company that offers management and maintenance services to operators of industrial production sites, public utilities, offices and hospitals.
Dalkia is a subsidiary of Veolia Environnement (66%) and Électricité de France
(34%). In 2009, Dalkia’s turnover was listed as €8.14 billion, with 52,577 employees around the world. The CEO of Dalkia is Olivier Barbaroux.
In 2001, Dalkia became a subsidiary of the Veolia Environnement Group. It signed an agreement with Électricité de France
to build an international presence and expand its range of services. Dalkia also bought the Clemessy Group, which specialises in systems for automation, mechanisation and electronics.
In 2008, Dalkia sold Clemessy and Crystal to Eiffage
, an energy and construction company. In 2009, the Mitie Group
PLC, a UK holding company that focuses on providing strategic outsourcing and asset management services, bought the facilities management arm of Dalkia UK.
The company is now based in Saint-André-lez-Lille
, France
.
Dalkia offers the following services:
(generation of both electricity and heat), biomass
, solar power
(photovoltaic as well as thermal), geothermal
and heat source capture from incineration
.
technology have mainly been in Europe. They include: the development and network connection of France’s largest biomass energy generation plant in Cergy Pontoise, which provides heat and water for 70,000 people; the reuse of 2.4 million tonnes of biomass in Dalkia plants worldwide; and Pannonpower, one of Europe’s largest biomass cogeneration plants in Hungary
.
of energy on behalf of its clients in 2010.
Its website provides the following figures:
and Veolia Environment to bolster its international reach.
Dalkia is a subsidiary of Veolia Environnement (66%) and Électricité de France
Électricité de France
Électricité de France S.A. is the second largest French utility company. Headquartered in Paris, France, with €65.2 billion in revenues in 2010, EDF operates a diverse portfolio of 120,000+ megawatts of generation capacity in Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.EDF is one of...
(34%). In 2009, Dalkia’s turnover was listed as €8.14 billion, with 52,577 employees around the world. The CEO of Dalkia is Olivier Barbaroux.
History
Dalkia was created in 1998 with the merger of Esys-Montenay and Compagnie Générale de Chauffe.In 2001, Dalkia became a subsidiary of the Veolia Environnement Group. It signed an agreement with Électricité de France
Électricité de France
Électricité de France S.A. is the second largest French utility company. Headquartered in Paris, France, with €65.2 billion in revenues in 2010, EDF operates a diverse portfolio of 120,000+ megawatts of generation capacity in Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.EDF is one of...
to build an international presence and expand its range of services. Dalkia also bought the Clemessy Group, which specialises in systems for automation, mechanisation and electronics.
In 2008, Dalkia sold Clemessy and Crystal to Eiffage
Eiffage
-History:The company was formed in 1992 through the merger of several companies: Fougerolle , Quillery , Beugnet , and La Societe Auxiliaire d' Enterprises Electriques et de Travaux Public, better known as SAE .-Major projects:Recent projects have included the Channel Tunnel completed in 1994, the...
, an energy and construction company. In 2009, the Mitie Group
MITIE Group
MITIE Group PLC is a British strategic outsourcing and energy services company with their head office in Bristol, and more than 200 smaller offices throughout the UK and Ireland. MITIE operates mainly in the UK and Ireland with a growing presence in Europe...
PLC, a UK holding company that focuses on providing strategic outsourcing and asset management services, bought the facilities management arm of Dalkia UK.
The company is now based in Saint-André-lez-Lille
Saint-André-lez-Lille
Saint-André-lez-Lille is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It is part of the Urban Community of Lille Métropole.-Heraldry:-References:*...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
Activities
The company’s activities involve energy infrastructure operation, the design and management of high-efficiency systems, and energy consumption management.Dalkia offers the following services:
- Heating and cooling systems (34% of revenue): heat, hot water and air conditioning for public and private facilities
- Multi-technical and thermal services (34%): services for heating and cooling systems and energy facilities
- Industrial utilities (13%): a range of services for industrial customers (automation, engineering, cogeneration of energy, etc.)
- Comprehensive building management (7%): general site management, including maintenance, service provider management, occupant services, and cleaning services
- Special services (12%): Dalkia owns a number of subsidiaries delivering an array of other services
Renewable energy
Dalkia provides innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable development. The company has invested in the following technologies: cogenerationCogeneration
Cogeneration is the use of a heat engine or a power station to simultaneously generate both electricity and useful heat....
(generation of both electricity and heat), biomass
Biomass
Biomass, as a renewable energy source, is biological material from living, or recently living organisms. As an energy source, biomass can either be used directly, or converted into other energy products such as biofuel....
, solar power
Solar power
Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Solar radiation, along with secondary solar-powered resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available...
(photovoltaic as well as thermal), geothermal
Geothermal
Geothermal is related to energy and may refer to:* The geothermal gradient and associated heat flows from within the Earth- Renewable technology :...
and heat source capture from incineration
Incineration
Incineration is a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in waste materials. Incineration and other high temperature waste treatment systems are described as "thermal treatment". Incineration of waste materials converts the waste into ash, flue gas, and...
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Biomass
The company’s efforts to build a larger presence in biomassBiomass
Biomass, as a renewable energy source, is biological material from living, or recently living organisms. As an energy source, biomass can either be used directly, or converted into other energy products such as biofuel....
technology have mainly been in Europe. They include: the development and network connection of France’s largest biomass energy generation plant in Cergy Pontoise, which provides heat and water for 70,000 people; the reuse of 2.4 million tonnes of biomass in Dalkia plants worldwide; and Pannonpower, one of Europe’s largest biomass cogeneration plants in Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
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Key figures
Dalkia claims to have saved more than 7.1 million tonnes in CO2 emissions and 15.8 MWhMWH
MWH may stand for:* International Air Transport Association airport code for Grant County International Airport* MWH Global, an international water engineering consultancy* Men Without Hats, a Canadian New Wave band...
of energy on behalf of its clients in 2010.
Its website provides the following figures:
- Nearly 120,000 energy installations managed around the world
- 7,467 MWMW-Transportation:* Maintenance of way, railroad upkeep* Maya Island Air IATA airline designator-Games:* Mafia Wars, a game on Facebook* MechWarrior, a profession in the fictional universe of BattleTech...
of independent power production capacity, of which 5,000 is through cogeneration (combined heat and power production) - Over 5.7 million living quarters/units in collective housing served
- 4,505 industrial sites around the world
- 6,159 healthcare sites (and 495,000 hospital beds) served
International presence
Dalkia has established a presence in 42 countries. The company’s satellite businesses in other countries constitute 60% of revenue, and the company has been able to leverage the international recognition of EDFEDF
- Military :* Elmendorf Air Force Base, a United States Air Force Base in Alaska* Estonian Defence Forces, military of the Republic of Estonia* European Defence Force, an international military force by the European Council- Organizations :...
and Veolia Environment to bolster its international reach.
UK presence
In the UK, Dalkia Plc employs 675 staff members and generated revenues of €163 million in 2010. The CEO of the UK business is Frédéric Pelège. Dalkia Plc delivers managed energy solutions that aim to reduce carbon emissions to industry, healthcare, district heating and other sectors. It also provides specialised services via the following brands:- Cogenco Ltd – packaged cogeneration (CHP)
- Dalkia Bio Energy Ltd – renewable biomass energy solutions and fuel supply
USA presence
In the United States, Dalkia operates under the Veolia Environnement brand. In 2010, it employed 610 staff and generated €307 million in revenue.Canada presence
Since 2005, Dalkia has been operating in Canada under the Dalkia brand. It has 27 employees and generated revenue of €5.9 million in revenue in 2010.Rest of the world
Dalkia is present in the following countries:- Europe: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey
- Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, United States
- Africa, Middle East: Bahrain, Israel, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
- Asia and the Pacific: Australia, China, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam