What Engie Green does

ENGIE Green is a French renewable energy developer and operator, wholly owned by ENGIE Group, specializing in onshore wind and ground-mounted photovoltaic solar. The company develops, finances, constructs, and operates wind farms and solar parks across France, with over 3 GW of installed capacity, 400+ commune and enterprise partners, and operations capable of powering 3.3 million people while avoiding 2.8 million tonnes of CO2eq annually. Its technical portfolio spans fixed and dynamic agrivoltaic systems (including the Camelia vertical agrivoltaic demonstrator with INRAE), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and ancillary features such as a camera-based bird-detection and turbine-shutdown system deployed near sensitive avifauna zones.

The company commercializes projects through long-term Power Purchase Agreements and Feed-in Tariffs, with additional layers including Green Corporate PPAs for enterprise off-takers, 40-year land lease ("bail") agreements with farmers and municipalities, citizen financing campaigns, and end-to-end lifecycle services (feasibility, permitting, construction, operation, dismantling, repowering). Customer segments are verticalized across agricultural landowners (agrivoltaic crop protection, income diversification), local collectivities (territorial renewable projects, fiscal revenues of approximately EUR 10,000-12,000 per MW per year), enterprises (corporate PPAs, carbon offset, solar canopies), and property owners/individual investors. Headquartered in Courbevoie with engineering and project operations based in Montpellier, ENGIE Green has 501-1,000 employees and was materially expanded by the April 2024 acquisition of Ostwind France.

The business model is essentially infrastructure-developer-plus-operator: project economics are dominated by long-duration revenue contracts (PPAs and feed-in tariffs), with supplementary revenue from corporate direct-power supply, carbon offset arrangements, and project development services for third-party owners. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with deep public sector and agricultural engagement, supported by a localized consultation model, regional offices, and partnerships such as with Sun'Agri (agrivoltaic technology), INRAE (R&D), and citizen financing platforms Lendosphere, Lendopolis, and ENERFIP. Marquee customers include Volkswagen Group France, Stellantis, PSA Sochaux, Orange, SUEZ, and Groupe Ramery; notable participation in Amazon's 650 MW renewable PPA portfolio via ENGIE Group signals how ENGIE Green feeds into broader ENGIE energy supply contracts. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but capacity scale, tender wins (235+ MW), and ENGI

Name

Engie Green

Legal name

ENGIE GREEN FRANCE

Website

https://engie-green.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ENGIE Green, the French renewable energy subsidiary of ENGIE Group, develops, finances, builds, and operates onshore wind and solar projects across France, serving farmers, municipalities, and enterprises with full-lifecycle renewable energy solutions including agrivoltaics and battery storage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Generation

NAICS

Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Commissioning, Testing & Energization Services (Pre-Commissioning, Grid Code Compliance) (EUAMAFAK), Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs (EUAMAJAH), Site Preparation & Civil Works (Clearing, Grading, Earthworks, Roads) (EUAMAFAA), Renewable Energy Infrastructure (FSAAAKAG)

Keywords

• Renewable energy development
• Onshore wind power
• Solar photovoltaic projects
• Agrivoltaic solutions
• Battery energy storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Renewable Energy Generation and Sale: ENGIE Green develops, constructs, and operates wind farms and solar parks, selling electricity generated to the grid through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) and Feed-in Tariffs. The company also offers direct renewable energy supply solutions to businesses through Green Corporate PPAs.
2. Land Lease Agreements: The company enters into long-term lease agreements (40-year bail) with landowners (farmers, municipalities, property owners) for siting wind turbines and solar installations on their land, providing landowners with regular rental income.
3. Turnkey Project Development Services: ENGIE Green provides end-to-end project development services including feasibility studies, permitting, construction management, and operational maintenance for renewable energy projects owned by third parties.
4. Carbon Offset and RSE Solutions: Companies can reduce their carbon footprint by partnering with ENGIE Green for renewable energy installations that offset greenhouse gas emissions, supporting corporate environmental commitments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Engie Green develops, finances, constructs and operates onshore wind farms and ground-mounted solar photovoltaic parks across France, selling the generated electricity through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Feed-in Tariffs. The offering is complemented by agrivoltaic projects (solar hedges, solar canopies for livestock and crops), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Green Corporate PPAs for businesses, and solar canopies for parking and agricultural sites. Engie Green provides full lifecycle services from feasibility and permitting through construction, operation, maintenance and repowering.

Product overview

ENGIE Green operates as France's leading developer and operator of onshore wind and solar energy, with over 3 GW of installed capacity. The company's core offerings center on wind energy projects and ground-based solar farms, supplemented by agrivoltaic solutions combining solar panels with agricultural activities. Additional offerings include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) integrated into renewable projects, Green Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for direct renewable energy procurement, and solar canopies for parking and agricultural applications. The company serves municipalities, agricultural landowners, and businesses seeking to develop renewable energy projects and transition to green electricity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Onshore Wind Energy (Énergie Éolienne) Turnkey development, construction and operation of onshore wind farms for municipalities, landowners and businesses, including repowering services for existing wind sites with 99.9% recycling and approximately 200% capacity increase versus prior-generation turbines.
• Ground-based Solar Farm (Centrale Solaire au Sol) Large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic installations developed on land including former industrial sites, quarries, agricultural areas and degraded terrains, producing solar electricity for local territories and businesses.
• Agrivoltaics (Agrivoltaïsme) Combined solar energy and agricultural production solutions including Camelia solar hedges for large crops and cattle, solar canopies for sheep (ombrières ovins) and solar canopies for cattle (ombrières bovins), protecting crops and livestock from climate hazards (drought, frost, hail, floods) while generating renewable electricity.
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Lithium-ion battery storage systems integrated with wind and solar projects to store excess energy, balance grid supply and demand, and ensure stable electricity supply during peak demand or low production periods.
• Green Corporate PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) Renewable electricity procurement contracts enabling businesses to source green electricity directly from Engie Green's wind and solar parks, including a Greenfield PPA format accessible to all customers without minimum volume or duration requirements.
• Photovoltaic Solar Canopies (Ombrières Photovoltaïques) Photovoltaic solar canopies installed over parking areas, airports and agricultural spaces, providing shade and weather protection while generating solar electricity for on-site consumption or grid supply.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.3 million people powered by renewable installations
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Ostwind FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2024ENGIE Green acquired Ostwind France, strengthening its position as a leader in wind and solar energy in France. This acquisition expanded ENGIE Green's renewable energy portfolio and territorial presence in France.
• INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Camelia vertical agrivoltaic demonstrator at the Herbipôle of Laqueuille, studying the impact of agrivoltaic systems on agricultural production and biodiversity.
• Sun'AgricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to accelerate agrivoltaic development, combining Sun'Agri's dynamic agrivoltaic technology with ENGIE Green's project development and operational capabilities.
• Volkswagen Group FranceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of solar canopy installations on Volkswagen's vehicle fleet parking areas, creating one of France's largest private photovoltaic parks (5th largest in France).
• Groupe RamerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for developing renewable energy production projects in the Hauts-de-France region, supporting Ramery Group's sustainable development commitments.
• StellantisflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolar installation partnerships at Stellantis facilities supporting the company's Zero Carbon 2030 ambition, including citizen financing campaigns.
• OrangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed between Orange and ENGIE, enabling Orange to source renewable electricity for its operations.
• SIGEIF (Syndicat Intercommunal de Gestion du Fond d'Intervention pour l'Environnement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Marcoussis solar farm project in Essonne, with citizen financing component allowing local participation.
• PSA SochauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolar installation on expedition/loading yards at PSA Sochaux facility.
• SUEZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolar photovoltaic park inaugurated on the waste storage site at Col de la Dona, and partnership on the Ecopôle des Grands Moulins 12 MWc project.
• AlkernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop 30 MWc of solar projects, likely involving land use arrangements.
• FLYING WHALESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed for potential development of renewable energy projects.
• Les Vignerons Indépendants de FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership agreement signed at Vinitech trade fair in Bordeaux for agrivoltaic solutions for wine producers.
• LendospherecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCitizen financing partnership for renewable energy projects, enabling local residents to invest in and benefit from projects in their region.
• ENERFIPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCitizen financing platform partnership for renewable energy project crowdfunding campaigns.
• VialisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint solar project partnership in Haut Rhin department, selected through a regional solar tender.
• Energ'iVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for solar project development at Le Rheu.
• Engergies 56 (Energies du Morbihan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for extension of the Landes de Couesmé wind farm.
• Le Bras & RitzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Jarny project development.
• Amazon (via ENGIE Group)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple renewable energy purchase agreements signed with Amazon totaling 650 MW, as part of ENGIE Group's corporate PPA portfolio.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Voltalia: French independent power producer developing wind, solar, and hydro projects across multiple countries, including significant French operations. Directly comparable to ENGIE Green as a renewable IPP targeting the same French municipal, agricultural, and enterprise customer base.
• Akuo Energy: France-based independent renewable developer and operator with wind, solar, and storage assets. Competes head-to-head with ENGIE Green in French tenders and serves overlapping segments including agricultural landowners, municipalities, and corporate PPA buyers.
• Boralex: Quebec-based renewable developer with a substantial French wind and solar footprint through legacy European acquisitions. Competes directly with ENGIE Green in French onshore wind tenders and shares similar agricultural land-lease business model.

Broad incumbents

• EDF Renewables: Renewable subsidiary of French state-controlled utility EDF, with significant wind, solar, and offshore wind capacity in France and globally. Competes with ENGIE Green in French tenders and for municipal/enterprise customers, with stronger balance sheet and offshore wind optionality.
• TotalEnergies Renewables: Renewable arm of French oil major TotalEnergies, rapidly scaling French and European wind/solar capacity. Directly competes with ENGIE Green in French tenders and corporate PPA market, with deeper capital resources and broader technology portfolio including offshore wind.
• EDP Renewables (EDPR): Portuguese-owned global renewable developer (subsidiary of EDP) with significant European wind and solar operations. Comparable to ENGIE Green in terms of wind/solar mix and corporate PPA strategy, with broader geographic diversification across Iberia, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
• Enel Green Power: Italian-headquartered global renewable IPP and developer with wind, solar, geothermal, and storage assets. Comparable in scale and technology mix to ENGIE Green, though operating across more geographies and with deeper presence in Latin America and Iberia.
• Iberdrola Renewables: Spanish-headquartered global renewable leader through its Avangrid and Iberdrola Energía Internacional subsidiaries, with significant French onshore wind presence. Competes with ENGIE Green for French project sites and corporate PPA customers, with stronger offshore wind capability.

Regional players

• Innergex Renewable Energy: Canadian renewable developer with growing French operations through legacy European acquisitions. Shares the wind/solar/hydro/storage mix of ENGIE Green, though operating primarily in North America with selective European exposure.

Emerging players

• Lightsource bp: Solar-focused developer backed by bp, with growing European utility-scale solar pipeline. Comparable to ENGIE Green's solar development business but with narrower technology focus (no wind) and shallower French market presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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