Ombrea
Ombrea is a French agrivoltaics company that builds AI-controlled dynamic solar systems enabling simultaneous crop production and electricity generation. Serving farmers, cooperatives, and municipalities, it operates 12+ sites across 50 crop varieties and is a TotalEnergies subsidiary.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersAix-en-provence, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Ombrea does
Ombrea is a French agrivoltaics company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Aix-en-Provence. It designs, develops, and operates dynamic agrivoltaic systems that allow simultaneous agricultural production and electricity generation on the same land. The core product pairs elevated photovoltaic installations with multi-patented, AI-driven control algorithms that adjust panel orientation and shading in real time based on crop type, growth stage, and weather data, rather than fixing panels in a static position. Ombrea has built a demonstration and operating footprint of more than 12 sites spanning over 50 crop varieties, supported by approximately 40 specialist staff combining agronomic, energy-engineering, and embedded-AI expertise.
The company's commercial model is project-based and centered on the long-term economics of agrivoltaic installations, which typically operate over 25–30 year horizons. Revenue mechanics blend energy sales with value capture from preserved or enhanced agricultural yields, and customer relationships are anchored by agricultural cooperatives (including Invivo, Les Producteurs de la Marche, and BTPL via the Agriteos joint venture with SCP), alongside SMB farmers and municipalities. Following its September 2023 acquisition, Ombrea is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, which provides capital, utility-scale project development capabilities, and a 1.5 GW agrivoltaic portfolio target; the prior €10M round led by Mirova in 2021 had previously provided growth capital. The company has also partnered with Banque des Territhe des Territoires on a 350 MW deployment target by 2027.
The technology stack combines proprietary dynamic shading hardware, on-site agronomic and environmental sensors, and remote monitoring tied to the patented control software. Ombrea's positioning is reinforced by France's progressive agrivoltaic regulatory framework, which distinguishes crop-protective dynamic systems from static solar on agricultural land and underpins the 350 MW channel. The principal risks are project-execution lag between announced pipeline and revenue recognition, regulatory shifts in subsidy or land-use rules, and the strategic dependence on TotalEnergies for capital allocation and go-to-market reach.
Ombrea firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ombrea
- Legal name
- Ombrea SAS
- Website
- https://ombrea.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Ombrea is a French agrivoltaics company that builds AI-controlled dynamic solar systems enabling simultaneous crop production and electricity generation. Serving farmers, cooperatives, and municipalities, it operates 12+ sites across 50 crop varieties and is a TotalEnergies subsidiary.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ombrea industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agrivoltaic Systems
- NAICS
- Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CEA Monitoring, Sensors & Automation Software (SCADA, IoT, Climate/Recipe Control) (AFAAAHAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG), Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) / Vertical Farming (Indoor LED Farms) (AFAGAHAJ), Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (O&M, Vegetation, Spares, SCADA) (EUACAGAH), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
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Where Ombrea is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aix-en-provence
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ombrea business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Agrivoltaic Project Development and Operation: Ombrea develops and operates agrivoltaic installations on farmland. Projects follow 4-6 year development timelines and operate for 25-30 years. Revenue generated through solar energy production sold to the grid, with agricultural production maintained on the same land.
- Technology Licensing and Expertise: As TotalEnergies' International Center of Expertise for agri-energy, Ombrea provides technology solutions, agronomic expertise, and project development services to the agricultural sector.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Ombrea product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ombrea designs, develops, and operates dynamic agrivoltaic systems that integrate photovoltaic panels with agricultural production. The company combines agronomic expertise, climate science, and AI-powered control algorithms to deploy multi-patented shading systems (rotating shades, vertical bifacial panels, elevated structures) that protect crops and livestock from extreme weather while generating solar energy. Projects follow 4-6 year development timelines and operate for 25-30 years across vineyards, field crops, arboriculture, livestock, and market gardening applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Dynamic Agrivoltaic Systems Integrated agrivoltaic installations combining photovoltaic panels with agricultural production. Includes rotating shade systems, vertical bifacial panels, tracker structures, and elevated fixed structures adapted to specific crop or livestock needs. Designed for viticulture, field crops, arboriculture, market gardening, and livestock farming.
- OmbreApp Decision Support Application Digital application providing farmers with personalized data and recommendations on crops protected by Ombrea solutions, enabling refined water application and adjusted daily farm operations based on real-time microclimate data.
- Agronomic Project Development and Operation Services End-to-end project services for agrivoltaic installations including study of crop/animal needs, project design and dimensioning, numerical modeling, optimization, installation, monitoring, and 25-30 year operation. Targets farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and municipalities.
- Agri-Energy Technology and Expertise Center Services As TotalEnergies' International Center of Expertise for agri-energy, Ombrea provides technology solutions, agronomic expertise, and project development services to the agricultural sector, including expertise in agrivoltaics, solar, and methanization.
Quantifiable outcome
- 26% increase in winter wheat yield in shaded areas (Channay demonstrator)
- +10 more outcomes
Companies that use Ombrea
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Ombrea technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability2 records
Feature7 records
Ombrea partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.
- Les Producteurs de la MarchesupportingPartnership with agricultural cooperative specializing in agronomic and zootechnical advisory for livestock farmers. Cooperative will support TotalEnergies and Ombrea in upstream project phases using local agricultural knowledge, helping farmers seize agri-energy opportunities.
- Bureau Technique de la Production Laitière (BTPL)supportingPartnership with agricultural cooperative union specializing in dairy sector advisory, training, and technical support. BTPL will combine expertise with TotalEnergies to accompany farmers in adopting sustainable agrivoltaic solutions.
- TotalEnergiescoreTotalEnergies acquired Ombrea in September 2023, creating its global agrivoltaics center of expertise. Ombrea's teams of approximately 40 experts and founders Christian Davico and Julie Davico-Pahin joined TotalEnergies at the Aix-en-Provence site. The acquisition accelerates TotalEnergies' 1.5 GW agrivoltaic project portfolio development.
- TelaquasupportingPartnership for integrated crop protection combining Ombrea's dynamic shading with Telaqua's connected irrigation sensors. Ombrea reduces water needs by 30% and increases yields; Telaqua enables precise irrigation control. Joint pilot launched in Southern France with larger-scale deployment planned.
- Total QuadrancoreTotal Quadran and Ombrea partnership for project development and construction. Total Quadran integrates Ombrea's dynamic shading technology and AI solutions into its offerings. Joint pilot project launched in Aude region. Total Quadran operates 350+ renewable energy sites totaling 1,000+ MW capacity.
- Société du Canal de Provence (SCP)coreOmbrea and SCP created joint subsidiary Agriteos in 2020 to deploy agrivoltaic solutions for farmers. Combines Ombrea's dynamic shading technology and agronomic expertise with SCP's territorial knowledge, connected agriculture solutions, and solar energy production capabilities. Operating in Southern France region.
- Invivo GroupcoreInvivo, France's leading agricultural cooperative group, partnered through Agrosolutions subsidiary for agrivoltaic project development. Valpuiseaux demonstrator developed by TotalEnergies and Agrosolutions. Invivo Managing Director Thierry Blandinières endorses agrivoltaic validation results. SARA program launched with Invivo Ag and FCA Fertilisants.
- Institut de l'Élevage (IDELE)supportingCollaboration on agrivoltaic research and indicators for pasture monitoring. Joint roundtable at Sommet de l'Élevage 2025 with Weenat on climate change impacts on grazing and agrivoltaic opportunities. IDELE participating in experimental protocols.
- WeenatsupportingPartnership for microclimate monitoring technology. Joint roundtable at Sommet de l'Élevage 2025 on climate change impacts on pasture and agrivoltaic opportunities. Ongoing experimentation at Albias site.
- La Pugère Experimental StationsupportingScientific monitoring partnership for agrivoltaic projects, particularly arboriculture. Three-year monitoring program combining expertise of Ombrea, SCP, and La Pugère for Apt site results tracking.
- Côte d'Or Chamber of AgriculturesupportingAgronomic advisory partnership for Channay demonstrator project, providing support in crop selection and cultivation techniques.
- Dijon Céréales CooperativesupportingLocal agricultural cooperative providing expertise for Channay agrivoltaic demonstrator project in Côte d'Or.
- AgrOnov Agro-ecology Innovation ClustersupportingInnovation cluster providing expertise for agrivoltaic project development and agricultural techniques at Channay site.
- Next2Sun Technology GmbHsupportingProvider of vertical bifacial panel technology used in Next2Sun agrivoltaic systems. Ombrea and Total Quadran utilize Next2Sun technology in field crop projects including Channay (616 panels, 237 kWc) and Valpuiseaux (288 panels, 111 kWc).
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ombrea competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ombrea social profiles
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Ombrea leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Ombrea subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Ombrea funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors3 records
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Ombrea M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ombrea
What does Ombrea do?
Ombrea designs, develops, and operates dynamic agrivoltaic systems that integrate photovoltaic panels with agricultural production. The company combines agronomic expertise, climate science, and AI-powered control algorithms to deploy multi-patented shading systems (rotating shades, vertical bifacial panels, elevated structures) that protect crops and livestock from extreme weather while generating solar energy. Projects follow 4-6 year development timelines and operate for 25-30 years across vineyards, field crops, arboriculture, livestock, and market gardening applications.
Is Ombrea a public or private company?
Ombrea is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Ombrea founded?
Ombrea was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ombrea based?
Ombrea is headquartered in Aix-en-provence, France, in the Europe region.
How does Ombrea make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Agrivoltaic Project Development and Operation is the primary driver. The others are technology Licensing and Expertise.
Does Ombrea have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ombrea.
What industry is Ombrea in?
Ombrea's product category is Agrivoltaic Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAAHAG, CEA Monitoring, Sensors & Automation Software (SCADA, IoT, Climate/Recipe Control), with a secondary code of EUAEAAAG, Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale). Its NAICS code is 11141 and its SIC code is 700.