Total Direct Énergie, formerly Direct Énergie, is a French international electric utility company, which operates in the fields of electricity generation and distribution, natural gas, and renewable energy. Founded in France in 2003 as an alternative to the historic monopoly Électricité de France, it is present in Belgium through the subsidiary Poweo.
Activities
The group produces electricity and serves 2.1 millions consumers[4] in France and Belgium, both in retail and company-oriented market.[5] It handles 800 MW of electricity production capacity, mainly gas power stations.[6]
History
Founded in 2003, Direct Énergie made no profit in serving the corporate market nor the household market during its first years of existence.