France Solar

What France Solar does

France Solar SAS, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Brumath (Alsace) with a secondary office in Levernois (Beaune), is a French specialist photovoltaic solar EPC operator serving residential homeowners, agricultural operations, industrial and commercial enterprises, and public-sector collectivités across France. The company designs, installs, maintains, and repairs photovoltaic panel systems on rooftops, agricultural buildings, ground-mounted arrays, and parking ombrières, and reports over 15,000 completed installations covering more than 1 million square meters of panels. Beyond core PV, France Solar offers an integrated residential energy portfolio covering battery storage, solar water heaters, heat pumps, thermodynamic water heaters, air conditioning, and combined solar systems, as well as turnkey project management from energy audit through permitting and ongoing remote monitoring.

The company generates revenue through one-time installation sales, recurring maintenance and monitoring services, and a distinct third-party investment program (Tiers Investissement) operated under the France Solar Power sub-brand, where France Solar finances, owns, and operates solar assets for 15-20 year terms, charging clients monthly fees linked to consumption before transferring ownership at contract end. The business holds RGE, Qualibat, FAIRE, FFB, and ENERPLAN certifications required for French government incentive schemes, and operates as a subsidiary of Blue Pearl Energy, which provides central team support for the third-party investment business. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct field sales teams, inside sales, online quote channels, and a tiered customer referral program targeting both SMB residential buyers and enterprise clients with minimum €150K annual energy expenditure.

France Solar competes in the French distributed solar EPC market with a multi-vertical, full-territory positioning rather than a single-segment focus. The combination of installation capability, regulatory certifications, the balance-sheet-intensive third-party investment model, and an expanding complementary energy solutions portfolio is the central strategic positioning. Key dependencies include the regulated EDF Obligation d'Achat framework for surplus electricity resale, French government subsidy regimes, and a partnership with BATISUN for building construction under the third-party investment model.

Name

France Solar

Legal name

France Solar SAS

Website

https://france-solar.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

France Solar SAS is a French photovoltaic EPC operator founded in 2009 that designs, installs, and maintains solar panel systems for residential homeowners, farmers, industrial enterprises, and public-sector clients across France, complemented by battery storage, heat pumps, and a 20-year third-party investment financing model under Blue Pearl Energy ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH), Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic installation
• Solar panel installation
• Solar maintenance services
• Photovoltaic financing
• Renewable energy contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoerdt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photovoltaic installation sales: One-time installation of photovoltaic panels for residential and professional customers. Revenue generated from sale and installation of solar panel systems including rooftops, ground-mounted, and parking shade structures.
2. Third-party investment (Tiers investissement) contracts: 20-year service contracts where France Solar Power finances and operates installations. Clients pay monthly fees based on electricity consumption, typically achieving 30% average electricity bill reduction. At contract end, ownership transfers to client.
3. Roofing services (roof rental and renovation): Rental of commercial/industrial rooftops for photovoltaic installation, and financing of roof renovations in exchange for long-term solar installation rights.
4. Maintenance and monitoring services: Preventive and corrective maintenance services, remote installation monitoring, and quality after-sales support.
5. Additional energy solutions: Sales and installation of complementary products including storage batteries, solar water heaters, heat pumps, air conditioning, and combined solar systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

France Solar designs, installs, and maintains photovoltaic (solar panel) systems for residential homeowners, farmers, industrial enterprises, and local authorities across France. The company delivers turnkey projects covering energy audits, engineering, permitting, installation, and ongoing maintenance with remote monitoring. It also offers complementary energy products (battery storage, solar water heaters, heat pumps, air conditioning, combined solar systems) and a unique Third-Party Investment (Tiers investissement) financing model where France Solar Power finances, operates, and maintains the installation for 20 years.

Product overview

France Solar is a specialist provider of photovoltaic (solar panel) solutions serving residential (particuliers), professional (businesses, industries, farmers), and public sector (collectivités) customers across France. The core offering centers on photovoltaic panel installations for rooftops, agricultural buildings, ground-mounted solar farms, and parking ombrières. The product portfolio includes complementary energy efficiency products: battery storage systems, solar water heaters, heat pumps, thermodynamic water heaters, air conditioning, and combined solar systems. France Solar provides turnkey project management (clé en main) encompassing technical consulting, custom design, permits, installation, and maintenance. A notable service is the Third-Party Investment (Tiers investissement) financing model where France Solar Power finances, installs, and operates installations for 20 years with clients paying monthly based on consumption and receiving ownership at contract end.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• France Solar Power: Third-party investment financing program for photovoltaic installations with 20-year contracts for industrial and tertiary sector clients

Products and services

• Panneaux photovoltaïques (Photovoltaic Panels) Solar photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight into electricity, installed on rooftops of single-family homes for residential customers seeking self-consumption, bill reduction, and electricity resale.
• Solutions photovoltaïques pour Professionnels (Photovoltaic Solutions for Professionals) Turnkey photovoltaic solutions for businesses, industries, and agricultural operations, including rooftop installations, ground-mounted solar farms, and parking ombrières for energy autonomy and cost reduction.
• Solutions pour Collectivités (Solutions for Local Authorities) Photovoltaic solutions for public entities including rooftop installations and parking ombrières, supporting energy autonomy, environmental education, and RSE compliance for municipalities and local authorities.
• Tiers investissement (Third-Party Investment) Long-term 15-20 year financing solution where France Solar Power finances, installs, operates and maintains photovoltaic installations, with clients paying monthly fees based on electricity consumption and becoming owners at contract end; targeting large electricity consumers with minimum €150K annual energy expenditure.
• Batterie de stockage (Energy Storage Battery) Battery system for storing excess solar energy produced during sunny periods for later use during nighttime or cloudy weather, enabling self-consumption rates up to 95% for residential customers.
• Chauffe-eau solaire (Solar Water Heater) Solar thermal system using rooftop collectors to convert sunlight into heat for domestic hot water, reducing water heating energy costs by up to 70% in summer and 40% annually.
• Pompe à chaleur (Heat Pump) Ecological heating system that extracts calories from outdoor air, ground, or water to heat interior spaces and domestic hot water, offering economical and renewable heating solutions for households.
• Ballon thermodynamique (Thermodynamic Water Heater) Water heating system combining heat pump technology to harness ambient air, ground, or solar energy for efficient and eco-friendly domestic hot water production in residential settings.
• Climatisation (Air Conditioning) Reversible air conditioning systems providing both cooling in summer and heating in winter, using heat pump technology for energy-efficient residential temperature control.
• Système solaire combiné (Combined Solar System) Integrated solar installation combining photovoltaic panels and thermal sensors to produce both electricity and domestic hot water, and contribute to space heating for households up to 250 m².

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% average electricity bill reduction with third-party investment model
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue Pearl EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Pearl Energy is the parent company/platform providing central team support for France Solar's third-party investment photovoltaic business. Job postings reference oversight from Blue Pearl Energy's central team.
• BATISUNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBATISUN provides building construction services for France Solar's third-party investment model, where buildings are constructed for clients and later transferred at contract end.
• EDF OA (Obligation d'Achat)minorOthersEDF Obligation d'Achat handles the purchase of excess electricity produced by photovoltaic installations at regulated tariffs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EDF ENR: EDF's distributed solar subsidiary offering residential, commercial, and public-sector photovoltaic installations across France. Directly comparable as both companies serve the same French market with turnkey solar solutions and benefit from EDF OA feed-in tariffs.
• TotalEnergies (Home Services / Solar): Major energy incumbent operating a solar installation business for residential and commercial customers in France. Competes with France Solar on residential and SME rooftop projects with the advantage of brand recognition and capital scale.
• Engie Home Services: Engie's residential solar and energy efficiency services arm offering photovoltaic panel installation across France. Comparable in customer base (homeowners) and product scope (solar + heat pumps + maintenance).
• Q Energy (formerly Quadran): European renewable energy developer and installer owned by Hanwha, with significant French residential and commercial solar operations. Comparable in scale and service offering to France Solar's professional and residential segments.
• Voltalia: French-listed renewable energy operator with distributed solar generation offerings including third-party investment models. Comparable Tiers investissement-style structure and multi-segment (residential, agricultural, commercial) targeting.
• SunPower (European operations): International premium solar panel manufacturer and installer with French residential operations (now under Maxeon). Competes with France Solar on premium residential installations with a stronger technology/brand positioning.

Direct peers

• Photosol: French independent solar developer and installer specializing in rooftop and ground-mounted PV for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Closely comparable business model and target segments to France Solar.
• Solewa / Groupe SOLTIA: Independent French solar installer serving residential, agricultural, and commercial customers with turnkey PV solutions. Closely comparable in offering, customer mix, and regional operating model to France Solar.

Regional players

• Solutions 30: European field services provider including solar PV installation and maintenance across France. Comparable in installation-led field service model and reliance on certified installer credentials.

Emerging players

• Altergie: Smaller French regional solar installer focused on residential and SME projects. Comparable in business model and target customer segments, though operating at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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