François Le Scornet | Source | President, Cleantech & Climate Tech Senior Consultant at Carbonexit Consulting
François Le Scornet
François Le Scornet carries 15+ years of international experience in the energy and decarbonization sectors working for industry leaders like GE Renewable Energy, AREVA and the US Department of Energy. François has very strong expertise in the technologies, policies, and market trends in this sector as he successfully led countless market analyses, business plans reviews, and transformation projects in support to demanding C-level executives. He is currently an energy and climate tech consultant for international clients. He is also a visiting Lecturer at Polytech Grenoble. Living between France and Canada, François holds a Master in Chemical engineering and a Specialized Master in International Business from HEC Paris.
Expertise in the policies, technologies and market trends in the following sectors:
- Climate change, carbon management and industrial decarbonization
- Nuclear Power (Fission and fusion) and Renewable Energy (Hydropower, offshore wind, solar, biomass, biogas / biofuels etc.
- Energy storage and energy vectors: Hydrogen, fuel cells and batteries, emerging technologies
- Power and energy markets: regulations, policies and market design, new usage (decentralization, decarbonization, digitalization)
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Carbonexit Consulting (http://www.carbonexit.fr)
President, Cleantech & Climate Tech Senior Consultant
started Aug 2016 -
General Electric (https://www.ge.com/)
Market Intelligence Leader (Hydro-Solar) // Service Offering Manager (Hydro)
Nov 2013 – Aug 2016 -
AREVA (http://areva.fr)
Marketing Manager (HQ) // Head of Purchasing (Canberra UK, Amalys)
Nov 2004 – Oct 2013
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Europe Turns to LNG to Avert Energy Crisis
European nations are looking at ways to increase their imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), including from Russia, as concerns about a shortage of natural gas across the European Union (EU) continue ahead
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«Les dirigeants d’entreprise doivent résister à la tentation de retomber dans une vision purement financière de leur performance»
TRIBUNE. L’expert des questions énergétiques François Le Scornet observe dans une tribune au «Monde» que l’annonce par Danone de licenciements sous la pression de ses actionnaires fait fi des tendances sur le long terme, où seules les entreprises qui auront développé des actions fortes, notamment environnementales, pourront profiter de la croissance
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India Eyes Major Expansion of Nuclear Power
India’s government is pushing for construction of more nuclear power plants as the country looks to increase its supply of cleaner energy. Officials have made some ambitious pronouncements, calling for as
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Hydropower: A Crucial Component in U.S. Energy Strategy
François highlights that hydropower provides "6.2% of U.S. electricity and 29% of renewable power," crucial for grid stability. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates 75 hydro plants, contributing 25% of national hydroelectric power. He emphasizes the need for policy and investment to upgrade aging assets, noting Tulsa District's role in balancing power demands in Oklahoma and Texas. -
Finland's Energy Mix: Nuclear and Renewables Drive Carbon-Neutral Goals
François highlights that with the OL3 reactor operational, nuclear power now provides 31% of Finland’s electricity. This is crucial for Finland’s 2035 carbon-neutral goal. However, debates continue on expanding nuclear versus prioritizing wind and bioenergy. Waste-to-heat systems and hybrid wind-solar farms, though innovative, play a smaller strategic role. -
Election Impact on Nuclear Energy: Harris vs. Trump
François notes that Harris would support nuclear energy through carbon reduction plans and tax breaks, fostering stable growth. Trump would cut regulations to expedite nuclear plant construction, focusing on energy independence but potentially sidelining solar and wind energy.
