CGN Europe Energy

What CGN Europe Energy does

CGN Europe Energy (CGNEE) is a Paris-headquartered renewable energy company operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CGN Group (China General Nuclear Power Corporation), a major Chinese state-owned nuclear and clean energy conglomerate. Founded in 2014 and domiciled in Puteaux (Paris La Défense), France, the company develops and operates a diversified portfolio of clean energy assets including wind farms, solar installations, and gas-fired power projects, with reported activity spanning 18 countries and regions across Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The parent group's overseas new energy installed capacity exceeds 13 GW with more than 370 billion kWh of clean electricity supplied cumulatively.

The company's core technology is conventional renewable energy generation and project operations, supported by a Safety Compliance Framework (European standards), Quality Control Systems with continuous monitoring, and Environmental Stewardship Practices focused on ecosystem protection and biodiversity programs. It markets these operational capabilities through CSR and sustainability reporting, an annual Open Day program running for eight consecutive years since 2018, and participation in industry advocacy and policy events such as Génération Transition.

CGNEE operates as a B2B enterprise renewable energy provider targeting governments, utilities, and large institutional energy consumers. Its revenue model rests on long-term power purchase agreements and direct project development partnerships, with distribution executed through direct enterprise field sales rather than consumer-facing retail channels. The company monetizes across multiple revenue streams classified as both recurring (clean energy generation and sales under PPAs) and project-based (renewable energy project development and ownership). With 101–250 employees and no public financial disclosures, CGNEE functions as a relatively lean project development and operational coordination subsidiary within the broader CGN Group enterprise, relying on parent-company capital rather than external funding rounds.

Name

CGN Europe Energy

Legal name

CGN Europe Energy

Website

https://cgnee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CGN Europe Energy is a Paris-headquartered subsidiary of CGN Group that develops and operates wind, solar, and gas-fired renewable energy projects across 18 countries. It serves governments, utilities, and large enterprise offtakers via long-term power purchase agreements, with European safety and environmental compliance as core operational standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Generation

NAICS

Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111), Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation (221112)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (1311)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas-Fired Power Plant Development & IPP Ownership (Greenfield/Brownfield) (EUACABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

Keywords

• Renewable energy generation
• Wind power operations
• Solar power installations
• Clean electricity supply
• Power purchase agreements

Headquarters

HQ city

Puteaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clean Energy Generation and Sales: Generation and supply of clean electricity from wind, solar, gas-fired, and uranium-based power projects. The company supplies clean electricity to 18 countries and regions with over 370 billion kWh of clean electricity generated, operating on long-term power purchase agreements with enterprise and government customers.
2. Renewable Energy Project Development: Development and operation of renewable energy projects including wind farms, solar installations, and gas power plants across multiple countries. Revenue generated through project ownership and energy generation contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CGN Europe Energy develops and operates renewable energy generation assets including wind farms, solar installations, and gas-fired power projects across Europe and select international markets. The company supplies clean electricity to enterprise customers, governments, and utilities through long-term power purchase agreements and direct project development. CGNEE also operates uranium mining activities as part of its diversified clean energy portfolio.

Product overview

CGN Europe Energy (CGNEE) operates as a subsidiary of CGN Group dedicated to renewable energy development and operations in Europe since 2014. The company offers a portfolio of clean energy solutions including wind farm operations, solar installations, and gas-fired power projects. These core products work together to deliver innovative, clean energy solutions while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality control, and environmental stewardship. The company's operations span multiple countries, powering homes and businesses while contributing to community well-being and planet preservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wind Farm Operations

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 GW+ of overseas new energy installed capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scatec ASA: Norwegian renewable IPP focused on emerging-market solar, wind, and storage projects across Africa, Asia, and LATAM. Comparable as a multi-geography renewable IPP with strong emerging-market exposure and long-term PPA-driven revenue model.
• Iberdrola: Spanish global utility with one of the world's largest renewable IPP platforms across wind, solar, and grid-scale assets. Comparable in scale, geographic diversification, and enterprise/government PPA-driven revenue model.
• Enel Green Power: Renewables subsidiary of Italian utility Enel, operating utility-scale wind and solar across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Directly comparable as a multi-continent IPP with utility parent backing, similar technology mix, and long-term PPA structures.
• Statkraft: Norwegian state-owned renewable energy generator and IPP with European and emerging-market wind/solar/hydro assets. Comparable in state-owned parent backing, diversified renewable IPP model, and cross-border project development approach.
• Engie (ENGIE Green): French multinational utility with a large renewable energy arm developing wind and solar projects in Europe, LATAM, Africa, and Asia. Comparable to CGNEE in diversified geography, B2B PPA model, and integration of renewables with broader generation (including gas) assets.
• Vattenfall: Swedish state-owned utility with growing wind and solar operations across Europe. Comparable as a state-owned utility IPP with European footprint, regulated and PPA revenue mix, and energy-transition mandate similar to CGNEE's parent-backed positioning.
• RWE Renewables: German utility's renewable energy arm with significant European and global wind/solar operations and a transition strategy spanning legacy and renewable generation. Comparable as a diversified, utility-backed IPP managing both renewable and conventional generation assets.
• EDF Renewables: Renewable energy subsidiary of French state-owned utility EDF, developing and operating wind, solar, and other renewables across Europe and selected international markets. Directly comparable to CGNEE as a European-headquartered utility-affiliated IPP with diversified renewables portfolio and PPA-driven revenues.
• EDP Renováveis: Portuguese-origin renewables IPP with utility parent (EDP) and global footprint in wind and solar across Europe, North America, and LATAM. Comparable in IPP ownership model, geographic diversification, and enterprise-scale project development.

Broad incumbents

• China Three Gorges Renewables: Major Chinese state-owned renewable energy IPP with domestic and overseas wind and solar assets, structurally comparable to CGNEE as a fellow Chinese SOE renewable IPP expanding internationally, though with a much larger domestic base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cgn_group
• Facebookfacebook.com/CGNEuropeEnergy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cgn-europe-energy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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