Monabee
Monabee is a French vertically integrated solar photovoltaic installer founded in 2012, serving residential and commercial customers across four French regions with bespoke rooftop PV systems, proprietary Optimee'z monitoring domotics, an in-house LFP battery, solar EV chargers, and a 30-year Securee'z maintenance contract.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersDardilly, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Monabee does
Monabee is a French vertically integrated solar photovoltaic installer founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dardilly, near Lyon. The company designs, sells, and installs bespoke rooftop, ground-mount, and carport PV systems for residential (Particuliers) and commercial (Professionnels — farmers, retailers, collectivities, enterprises) customers across four French regions (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, PACA), supported by five regional offices and 51–100 employees. Monabee has equipped more than 6,000 green electricity producers since inception and holds RGE, Quali PV, and IRVE certifications required to access French autoconsumption subsidies and EV-charging incentives.
The company's core offering is not bare PV hardware but an integrated energy management stack centered on the proprietary Optimee'z domotics suite — an energy reader, management module, and luminous assistant manufactured in Lyon, paired with a proprietary mobile app — that automatically routes surplus solar production to high-consumption appliances and lifts autoconsumption from ~30% (natural rate) to ~78%. Adjacent proprietary products include the Monabee 13 kWh LFP battery (€2,950 HT) and the Electree'z solar-compatible EV charging station. Every installation is wrapped in Securee'z, a unique-to-market premium service contract covering parts, labor, and travel for up to 30 years.
Monabee's business model is one-time hardware/installation revenue (€4,000–€22,000 per system depending on power and premium vs. basic configuration) supplemented by the long-tail Securee'z service contract. Premium installations with battery average ~€12,000. The go-to-market is direct and field-led — Solar Energy Advisors conduct on-site feasibility visits rather than remote assessments, supported by an internal call center, a self-serve website quote request flow, and SEO/content marketing. €3M of FY2021 revenue scaled to a €7M FY2022 target, with an ambitious €60M five-year revenue target anchored by a €2M July 2022 seed round from Odyssée Venture and a stated plan to scale the business customer vertical.
Monabee firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Monabee
- Legal name
- Monabee
- Website
- https://monabee.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Monabee is a French vertically integrated solar photovoltaic installer founded in 2012, serving residential and commercial customers across four French regions with bespoke rooftop PV systems, proprietary Optimee'z monitoring domotics, an in-house LFP battery, solar EV chargers, and a 30-year Securee'z maintenance contract.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Monabee industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Residential and Commercial Solar Installation
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)
- SIC
- Electrical Work (1731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)
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Where Monabee is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dardilly
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Monabee business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Solar Panel Installation (One-time): Monabee generates primary revenue from one-time installation fees for bespoke photovoltaic systems. Pricing varies by power (3–9+ kWc), type of panels, installation complexity, and whether it's basic or premium (with domotics, battery, EV charger add-ons). A typical premium installation with battery runs ~€12,000.
- Solar Battery Installation (One-time add-on): Physical battery (13 kWh, LFP) sold as an add-on to existing or new solar installations. Monabee battery priced at €2,950 HT. Provides enhanced autonomy and improved return on investment.
- EV Charging Station Installation (One-time add-on): Smart solar-compatible EV charging station installed as an add-on to solar systems. Enables owners of electric or hybrid vehicles to charge using 100% self-produced solar energy.
- Securee'z Premium Maintenance Service: Long-term premium service package covering maintenance, parts, labor, and travel for up to 30 years. Included with every installation and unique on the market. Ongoing customer relationship generating recurring service value.
- Optimee'z Monitoring Hardware: Sale of proprietary domotics/monitoring hardware (energy reader, management module, luminous assistant) as part of installation or as standalone products. Products are manufactured in Lyon.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Basic Solar Installation (3 kWc) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Basic Solar Installation (6 kWc) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Basic Solar Installation (9 kWc) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Monabee Solar Battery (13 kWh LFP) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | EV Charging Station (Borne solaire) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Monabee product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Monabee designs, sells, and installs bespoke photovoltaic solar panel systems for residential homeowners and businesses across France, pairing Dualsun panels with its proprietary Optimee'z domotics and monitoring hardware (energy reader, management module, luminous assistant, and mobile app) to maximize self-consumption. Complementary sellable offerings include the Monabee 13 kWh LFP solar battery, the Electree'z solar-compatible EV charging station, and the Securee'z premium 30-year maintenance package. The company operates five regional offices in France and employs internal certified installers (Quali PV, IRVE, RGE) rather than subcontractors.
Product overview
Monabee offers a unified solar self-consumption platform centered on photovoltaic panel installation, with complementary modules including the proprietary Optimee'z domotics/monitoring system, Monabee solar battery for storage, and Electree'z solar EV charging station. The company bundles these hardware products with Securee'z premium maintenance services and a solar simulator tool, serving both residential and commercial segments across France.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Securee'z: Premium maintenance and warranty service including parts, labor, and travel coverage up to 30 years.
- Optimee'z
- Monabee Battery
- Energee'z
Products and services
- Panneaux solaires (Solar Panel Installation) Bespoke photovoltaic solar panel installation service for residential self-consumption (Particuliers) and commercial customers (Professionnels), including on-roof, ground-mount, and solar carport configurations. Includes on-site feasibility visit, custom sizing, administrative handling, installation by internal certified installers (Quali PV, IRVE, RGE), and Securee'z maintenance package. Pricing varies from €4,000 (3 kWc basic) to €22,000 (9 kWc premium).
- Optimee'z (Domotics & Monitoring) Proprietary solar domotics and monitoring system comprising an energy reader (linked to the Linky smart meter via TIC, wireless and battery-free), a management module that integrates into the electrical panel to measure consumption/production and control high-consumption equipment, a luminous assistant (color-coded Wi-Fi production indicator), and the Monabee mobile application for real-time production, consumption, and autoconsumption tracking.
- Monabee Solar Battery (13 kWh LFP) Proprietary 13 kWh (12 kWh usable) Lithium Fer Phosphate (LFP) solar battery with 5,000 cycles, 10-year warranty, 7.2 kW charge/discharge power, built-in battery management system, and backup mode for power outages. Can achieve up to 99% daily autonomy in optimal conditions and adds roughly 10% to installation ROI plus a further 20% electricity bill reduction.
- Electree'z — Solar EV Charging Station (Borne de recharge solaire) Smart solar-compatible EV charging station that directs self-produced solar energy to the vehicle, with ECO mode for lower-power optimized charging that maximizes autoconsumption. Enables charging at approximately €0/km in summer months with solar production. Full installation priced €1,200–€2,500.
- Securee'z Premium Maintenance Service Premium service package covering parts, labor, and travel for up to 30 years, including an annual autoconsumption review, an on-site control visit, and proactive remote monitoring with alerts. Bundled with every Monabee installation to deliver long-term service value and customer lock-in.
Quantifiable outcome
- 53% average energy savings for customers
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use Monabee
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Monabee technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature7 records
Monabee partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- DualsuncoreDualsun is the solar panel supplier for Monabee installations. Monabee installs Dualsun monocrystalline panels (425 Wc per panel). Dualsun is a Swiss solar panel manufacturer.
- SMAsecondarySMA is one of the inverter brands used in Monabee installations (alongside Fronius and Emphase). SMA is a German inverter manufacturer.
- FroniussecondaryFronius is one of the inverter brands used in Monabee installations (alongside SMA and Emphase). Fronius is an Austrian inverter manufacturer.
- EmphasesecondaryEmphase is one of the inverter/microinverter brands used in Monabee installations. Emphase is a French inverter manufacturer.
- EDF OA (Obligation d'Achat)coreEDF OA (EDF Obligation d'Achat) is the government-mandated buyer of surplus solar energy from Monabee customers. Customers sign contracts with EDF OA for the sale of their surplus production. EDF OA also administers the autoconsumption subsidy (prime à l'autoconsommation).
- EnediscoreEnedis manages the public electricity distribution network in France. For Monabee customers, Enedis installs the Linky meter (mandatory for solar installations >3kWc) and handles official grid connection and commissioning of solar installations.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Monabee competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hellio: Leading French energy-efficiency platform that bundles solar, heat pumps, and insulation under one service offering; competes with Monabee for the same residential energy-transition customer wallet with a broader portfolio.
- TotalEnergies Home Services: Oil-major-backed installer of residential rooftop PV, battery storage and EV chargers under the TotalEnergies brand; competes with Monabee's premium residential and small-business solar offering across France.
- EDF Solutions Solaires (EDF ENR): Utility-backed French residential solar installation arm of EDF, offering end-to-end rooftop PV to homeowners. Competes directly with Monabee for French self-consumption customers but with much larger scale, branding, and balance sheet.
- Engie Home Services / Engie MyPower: Engie's residential rooftop solar and energy-efficiency subsidiary in France, providing PV installation, storage, and maintenance services — directly comparable offering to Monabee, with utility-scale parent and broader portfolio.
Emerging players
- EverWatt: French prosumer-solar startup deploying residential PV, battery and energy-management solutions; comparable technology stack and self-consumption positioning to Monabee, but at an earlier scale stage.
Direct peers
- Oscar Solaire: French rooftop solar installer serving individual homeowners and small businesses with turnkey PV packages; directly competes with Monabee on residential self-consumption in overlapping French regions.
- O2 Toit (formerly In Sun We Trust): French residential rooftop solar installer focused on self-consumption, premium panel brands and a D2C motion — the closest business-model match to Monabee among direct competitors.
- Solargie: Independent French solar installer offering rooftop PV to homeowners and professionals, with autoconsumption positioning comparable to Monabee's residential go-to-market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Monabee social profiles
Digital presenceMonabee compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Monabee financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Monabee leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Monabee funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Monabee M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Monabee
What does Monabee do?
Monabee designs, sells, and installs bespoke photovoltaic solar panel systems for residential homeowners and businesses across France, pairing Dualsun panels with its proprietary Optimee'z domotics and monitoring hardware (energy reader, management module, luminous assistant, and mobile app) to maximize self-consumption. Complementary sellable offerings include the Monabee 13 kWh LFP solar battery, the Electree'z solar-compatible EV charging station, and the Securee'z premium 30-year maintenance package. The company operates five regional offices in France and employs internal certified installers (Quali PV, IRVE, RGE) rather than subcontractors.
Is Monabee a public or private company?
Monabee is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Monabee founded?
Monabee was founded in 2012. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Monabee based?
Monabee is headquartered in Dardilly, France, in the Europe region.
How does Monabee make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Solar Panel Installation (One-time) is the primary driver. The others are solar Battery Installation (One-time add-on), EV Charging Station Installation (One-time add-on), securee'z Premium Maintenance Service and optimee'z Monitoring Hardware.
Who are Monabee's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hellio, TotalEnergies Home Services, EDF Solutions Solaires (EDF ENR) and Engie Home Services / Engie MyPower. EverWatt is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Oscar Solaire, O2 Toit (formerly In Sun We Trust) and Solargie.
Does Monabee have an API?
No public API is recorded for Monabee.
What industry is Monabee in?
Monabee's product category is Residential and Commercial Solar Installation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System), with a secondary code of EUACAGAC, PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 1731.