What NouvelR does

Nouvel'R Énergie is a French residential renewable energy installer founded in 2013 and headquartered in Saint-Médard-d'Aunis near La Rochelle. The company specialises in photovoltaic solar panel installations (3kWc, 6kWc, and 9kWc configurations) and positions itself as a one-stop provider for whole-home energy transformation, bundling solar panels with physical and virtual battery storage, EV charging stations, heat pumps (air/air and air/water), thermodynamic water heaters, and an in-house energy management mobile application. Hardware is sourced brand-agnostically from technology partners including SolarEdge, Enphase, Dualsun, and Tesla, and installers hold QualiPV/RGE certification required to access French solar subsidies.

The business operates on a hybrid revenue model. Customers can either purchase a system outright (€5,470–€11,005 after subsidies, varying with power output) or subscribe monthly (€49–€119/month), with the subscription bundling technical study, certified installation, administrative procedures, grid connection, the monitoring app, and an equipment warranty maintained for the contract term. A separate virtual battery subscription monetises surplus solar storage without physical hardware, and a troubleshooting/repair service provides post-installation recurring revenue. Distribution is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, driven by an online solar simulator and callback tool feeding an inside-sales team, with conversion fulfilled by 250 certified technicians dispatched nationwide across France. The company also operates physical boutiques and an 'Espace Pro' B2B channel.

Operationally, Nouvel'R has equipped more than 8,000 French households and completed over 6,000 installations since founding, claims €7M+ in customer energy savings in 2025, and reports a 97% customer satisfaction rate backed by a 4.8/5 score across 1,580+ Avis Vérifiés reviews. The business is privately held as a SAS with €30,000 registered capital, has not disclosed any institutional funding rounds, and is led by legal representative Louis-Henri Vuagnat alongside a National Technical Director and two Commercial Directors with 10–15+ years of photovoltaic-sector experience.

Name

NouvelR

Legal name

Société NOUVEL'R

Website

https://nouvelr-energie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nouvel'R Énergie is a French residential solar installer, founded in 2013, that equips homeowners across France with photovoltaic panels, batteries, EV chargers, and heat pumps via a 250-technician national network, selling systems either outright or via monthly subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Grid Integration & Interconnection Services (Studies, Protection, SCADA, Forecasting) (EUAMABAI), Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Residential renewable energy
• Photovoltaic systems
• Battery storage solutions
• Heat pump installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-médard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation Sales: One-time sale and installation of solar panel systems, heat pumps, batteries, EV chargers, and thermodynamic water heaters. Revenue is earned per project with prices ranging from approximately €5,470 to €11,005 after government subsidies for solar installations of 3kWc to 9kWc. Payment models include full purchase or monthly subscription.
2. Monthly Subscription (Abonnement Mensuel): Monthly subscription model for solar installations (from €49/month for 3kWc to €119/month for 9kWc), including technical study, certified installation, administrative procedures, grid connection, monitoring app, and equipment warranty for the duration of the contract.
3. Batterie Virtuelle (Virtual Battery Subscription): Virtual battery storage subscription allowing surplus solar energy to be stored and consumed later without physical hardware installation.
4. Depannage (Repair/Maintenance Services): Troubleshooting and repair services for solar installations including panel leaks, inverter repairs, and general maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Nouvel'R Énergie installs photovoltaic solar panel systems for residential homeowners across France, with configurable power outputs of 3kWc, 6kWc, and 9kWc available via outright purchase or monthly subscription. The offering extends to physical and virtual battery storage, solar-powered EV charging stations, heat pumps (air/air and air/water), thermodynamic water heaters, and a real-time energy management mobile application, all delivered as a turnkey one-stop solution by 250 certified RGE technicians.

Product overview

NouvelR is a renewable energy specialist offering a comprehensive range of solar and energy efficiency products for residential properties in France. The core offering centers on photovoltaic solar panel installations available in multiple power configurations (3kWc, 6kWc, 9kWc), offered through both purchase and subscription models. This is complemented by energy storage solutions including physical batteries and virtual battery subscriptions, electric vehicle charging stations, and heating/cooling systems (reversible air conditioners, air/water heat pumps, and thermodynamic water heaters). A proprietary energy management mobile application provides real-time consumption monitoring and optimization. The company operates as a one-stop solution provider, handling technical studies, RGE-certified installation, administrative procedures, grid connection, and ongoing equipment warranties for customers across France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Panneaux Solaires (Solar Panel Installation) Rooftop photovoltaic solar panel systems in 3kWc, 6kWc, and 9kWc configurations, sold outright (from €5,470 to €11,005 after subsidies) or via monthly subscription (from €49/month to €119/month). Each installation includes a technical study, RGE-certified installation by a qualified technician, administrative procedures, grid connection, monitoring app access, and equipment warranty for the duration of the contract. Targeted at French residential homeowners seeking to reduce electricity bills and produce their own solar energy.
• Batterie Physique (Physical Battery Storage)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce electricity bills by up to 60%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SolarEdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarEdge is listed as a technology partner providing inverter and optimisation technology for solar panel installations. Nouvel'R installs SolarEdge products as part of their solar solutions.
• EnphasecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnphase is a technology partner providing micro-inverter technology. Nouvel'R installs Enphase IQ8 micro-inverters as part of their solar solutions.
• DualsuncoreTechnology or IntegrationDualsun is a technology partner providing solar panel technology, including hybrid panels. Nouvel'R installs Dualsun Flash Shingle panels.
• QualiPVcoreTechnology or IntegrationQualiPV is a certification label that Nouvel'R installers hold, confirming RGE (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) qualification for solar installations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hellio: French home energy renovation specialist offering solar panels, heat pumps, insulation, and battery storage to residential customers nationwide, with €400 referral-style incentives and similar government-subsidy-driven demand exposure.
• In Sun We Trust: French residential solar installer and comparison/lead platform with similar pricing transparency, simulator-driven funnel, and national reach targeting French homeowners.
• O2 Toit: French residential rooftop solar installer operating through a partner/installer network across multiple regions with comparable installation pricing and homeowner-led funnel.
• Cap Soleil: French residential solar installer with a partner-franchise technician network selling solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers to homeowners.

Broad incumbents

• EDF Solutions Solaires (EDF ENR): Utility-affiliated residential solar subsidiary of EDF offering rooftop PV, batteries, and EV charging across France with similar RGE-certified installer networks and EDF OA resale integrations.
• Engie Home Services: Engie's residential energy services arm providing solar, heat pumps, and HVAC installations across France with a directly employed technician network and utility cross-sell synergies.
• TotalEnergies Home Services (formerly B2C Soleil): TotalEnergies' residential solar and heat-pump offering competing with Nouvel'R in the French homeowner segment with utility-scale brand and capital backing.

Regional players

• GreenYellow (subsidiary of Casino Group): France-focused energy services player (originating from Casino Group) offering residential and small commercial solar, battery, and EV charging, comparable in product mix and subsidy-driven demand profile.
• Iberdrola Soluciones France (formerly Urban Solar Energy / Pixo Solar): Subsidiaries of the Spanish utility Iberdrola targeting the French residential solar and battery segment with comparable subsidy-driven economics.

Emerging players

• Akira Solar: France-based digital-first residential solar installer emphasizing online configuration and customer journey, overlapping with Nouvel'R's simulator-led direct-to-consumer motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/nouvelrenergie
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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