NED
NED is a French B2B distributor of renewable energy equipment—PV modules, inverters, batteries, EV chargers, and heat pumps—serving professional installers across residential and tertiary sectors through three depots and 25+ brand partnerships since 2013.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersChaponost, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What NED does
NED (Nouvelles Énergies Distribution) is a French B2B distributor of renewable energy equipment founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chaponost, in the Lyon metropolitan area. The company supplies professional installers serving residential and tertiary (commercial/institutional) projects with photovoltaic modules, inverters and micro-inverters, energy storage batteries, electric vehicle charging stations, mounting and integration systems, heat pumps, thermodynamic water heaters, solar canopies (ombrières), and home automation/energy management solutions. NED maintains a multi-brand portfolio covering 25+ supplier relationships including Enphase, Huawei FusionSolar, Sunpower (Maxeon), Dualsun, JA Solar, Longi, DMEGC, BISOL, EcoFlow, Schneider Electric, and mylight150, among others, with exclusive or semi-exclusive distribution rights on certain products such as the Dualsun hybrid module and EcoFlow battery storage solutions. The product catalog spans power classes from residential (2kWh batteries, 7–22kW EV chargers, 340–525Wc PV modules) to commercial scale (up to 232kWh cabinet storage systems, 250kWc protection boxes).
NED generates revenue primarily through hardware distribution margins on equipment sold to professional installers, with quote-based pricing rather than publicly disclosed rates. The go-to-market combines sales-led relationships with dedicated installer account teams, event-driven activation through trade shows (BEPOSITIVE, EnerGaïa, Open Energies, ARTIBAT), and brand-partner co-marketing including roadshows and training. A direct e-commerce channel (OuiShop) was launched in December 2024. Three distribution depots at Lyon, Montpellier, and Laval provide nationwide French coverage, and the June 2024 acquisition of APROSIOS ENERGIE (now 'Aprosios by NED') added regional presence in Brittany. The company also maintains a channel partnership with Téréva (Martin Belaysoud Group subsidiary) and works with virtual battery storage providers (Urban Solar Energy, mylight150 MySmartBattery). NED is privately held, operates with 70+ employees, and does not disclose revenue or funding figures.
NED firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NED
- Legal name
- NED [Nouvelles Énergies Distribution]
- Website
- https://ned-energie.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- NED is a French B2B distributor of renewable energy equipment—PV modules, inverters, batteries, EV chargers, and heat pumps—serving professional installers across residential and tertiary sectors through three depots and 25+ brand partnerships since 2013.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where NED is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chaponost
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
NED business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Distribution: Distribution of renewable energy equipment including PV modules, inverters, batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers, and mounting systems to professional installers. Revenue generated through product sales margins and volume-based pricing.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
NED product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NED (Nouvelles Énergies Distribution) is a French B2B distributor of renewable energy equipment serving professional installers in residential and tertiary sectors. The company supplies PV modules, inverters and micro-inverters, energy storage batteries, EV charging stations, mounting/integration systems, heat pumps, thermodynamic water heaters, home automation and electrical protection products sourced from 25+ leading and innovative brands.
Product overview
NED (Nouvelles Énergies Distribution) is a French distributor of renewable energy solutions for professional installers, serving residential and tertiary sectors. The product portfolio comprises 10 core categories: (1) PV Modules from brands including Sunpower, Dualsun, Longi, JA Solar, BISOL, TCL Solar, mylight150, DMEGC, and Bourgeois Global; (2) Onduleurs/Micro-onduleurs (Inverters) from Enphase, APSystems, TSUN, E-STAR Energy, Huawei, Fox ESS, KSTAR, and SMA; (3) Stockage énergétique/Batteries (Energy Storage) including Huawei Luna2000, KSTAR, Enphase, Fox ESS, EcoFlow, Zendure, and Sunpower; (4) Bornes de recharge VE (EV Chargers) from Schneider Electric, Digital Electric, Enphase, mylight150, and Bourgeois Global; (5) Systèmes d'intégration (Mounting/Integration); (6) Ballons thermodynamiques (Thermodynamic Water Heaters); (7) PAC-Climatisation (Heat Pumps); (8) Domotique/Supervision (Home Automation) including mylight150 Robin series and Solasync; (9) Protection électrique (Electrical Protection) from Digital Electric, FGEN, Ri2E, and Schneider; (10) Ombrières (Solar Canopies). NED also offers virtual battery storage via mylight150 MySmartBattery and an e-commerce platform (OuiShop). The company acquired APROSIOS ENERGIE in June 2024, expanding its Brittany coverage.
Differentiator
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Products and services
- PV Modules (Photovoltaic Panels) Photovoltaic solar panels covering monocrystalline, TOPCon, HJT, bi-facial, and glass-glass technologies ranging from 340Wc to 525Wc, sold to professional installers for residential and tertiary rooftop and carport installations.
- Inverters and Micro-inverters String inverters, central inverters, and micro-inverters for converting DC solar power to AC, including Enphase IQ series, APSystems, TSUN, E-STAR Energy, Huawei, Fox ESS, KSTAR, and SMA brands. Sold to professional installers for residential and commercial PV systems.
- Energy Storage Batteries Energy storage batteries including LFP, lithium, and hybrid systems from Huawei Luna2000, KSTAR, Enphase, Fox ESS, EcoFlow, Zendure, TSUN, Sunpower, and Bourgeois Global, ranging from 2kWh residential to 232kWh commercial systems.
- EV Charging Stations (Bornes de recharge VE) Electric vehicle charging stations including wallbox and pedestal solutions from Schneider Electric, Digital Electric, Enphase, mylight150, and Bourgeois Global, ranging from 7kW to 22kW for residential and commercial use.
- Mounting and Integration Systems Mounting systems and integration solutions for rooftop solar installations from GSE Integration, ESDEC, and K2 Systems, for residential and commercial PV mounting applications.
- Thermodynamic Water Heaters (Ballons thermodynamiques) Thermodynamic water heaters that integrate with solar installations for efficient domestic hot water production in residential and tertiary buildings.
- Heat Pumps and Air Conditioning (PAC - Climatisation) Heat pumps and air conditioning systems for residential and commercial climate control, compatible with solar installations.
- Home Automation and Energy Supervision (Domotique / Supervision) Home automation and energy management systems including mylight150 Robin series and Solasync solutions for monitoring and controlling solar installations, energy consumption optimization, and smart home integration.
- Electrical Protection Equipment Electrical protection equipment including AC/DC combiner boxes, circuit breakers, and safety components from Digital Electric, FGEN, Ri2E, and Schneider Electric brands.
- Solar Canopies / Carports (Ombrières) Solar canopies and carport structures for commercial and tertiary parking installations, enabling PV generation over parking areas.
- Virtual Battery Storage Virtual battery storage solutions offered in partnership with Urban Solar Energy and mylight150 MySmartBattery, allowing storage of surplus solar energy in the cloud for later use as a service to end customers.
- OuiShop E-commerce Platform Online e-commerce storefront launched in December 2024 enabling professional installers to browse, select, and order renewable energy equipment online.
Companies that use NED
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
NED technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature1 record
NED partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- EcoFlowcoreExclusive distribution partnership at NED for EcoFlow products including battery storage solutions.
- APROSIOS ENERGIEcoreAcquisition of APROSIOS ENERGIE, leader in photovoltaic equipment distribution in Brittany. Now operating as 'Aprosios by NED'.
- Téréva (Martin Belaysoud Group)majorStrategic partnership with Téréva, subsidiary of Martin Belaysoud Group, expanding NED's distribution reach in France.
- Enphase EnergycoreEnphase is described as a historical partner of NED, which has become one of the leading distributors in the French residential market primarily through the Enphase micro-inverter solution. NED teams visited Enphase facilities in Lyon.
- DualsuncoreNED received exclusivity for Dualsun's hybrid module innovation and was the sole distributor for several months. NED hosts Dualsun roadshow events.
- Huawei FusionSolarcoreNED distributes Huawei FusionSolar products including inverters and energy storage systems. NED hosted Huawei truckshow events.
- Bourgeois GlobalcoreFrench brand of high-performance energy solutions distributed by NED, offering PV modules and micro-inverters.
- Sunpower (Maxeon)coreNED has been a Sunpower partner for nearly 5 years, offering residential and commercial PV modules with 25-year warranties.
- ESDECmajorPartnership focused on photovoltaic integration systems with shared commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
- GSE IntegrationmajorNED distributes GSE Integration products for rooftop photovoltaic mounting systems.
- K2 SystemsmajorNED distributes K2 Systems mounting solutions for solar installations.
- LongimajorNED distributes Longi PV modules known for quality and reliability in solar applications.
- TCL SolarmajorNED distributes TCL Solar PV modules as part of the global TCL Group intelligent technologies.
- TSUNmajorNED distributes TSUN micro-inverters with the widest range in the world (300W to 6000W) and power trunk batteries.
- ZenduremajorNED distributes Zendure battery storage products including SolarFlow AB2000X.
- APsystemsmajorSecond largest micro-inverter manufacturer globally, NED distributes APsystems products including DS3 and QT2 models.
- Fox ESSmajorGlobal leader in inverter and battery storage solutions, NED distributes Fox ESS inverters and batteries.
- KSTARmajorFounded 1993, KSTAR is a leading brand in power electronics and new energy solutions, NED distributes their inverters and storage systems.
- BISOLmajorActive in solar industry since 2004, BISOL offers premium PV modules and received multiple Top Brand PV Awards.
- JA SolarmajorOne of world's leading PV module manufacturers based in Asia, NED distributes JA Solar bi-facial TOPCon modules.
- DMEGCmajorFirst manufacturer to obtain ECS certification, first to offer full black modules in Europe, Tier 1 manufacturer by Bloomberg.
- mylight150majorFrench energy tech company (French Tech 120), designer of PV modules, EV chargers, and virtual battery solutions. NED distributes their products.
- Schneider ElectricmajorGlobal energy management and automation specialist (180+ years in market), NED distributes EV chargers and electrical protection products.
- AuRA Digital SolaireminorRegional digital solar association where NED participates in bureau elections and industry events.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
NED competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Dualsun: French PV module manufacturer whose hybrid innovation NED exclusively distributed. Connected ecosystem player; not a competitor but a key supplier with deep co-marketing relationship.
- Enphase Energy: US-listed micro-inverter manufacturer and NED's historic anchor supplier; comparable end customer (residential solar installers) but operates upstream as a vendor rather than distributor.
Emerging players
- mylight150: French energy-tech company (French Tech 120) combining PV module, EV charger, and virtual battery offerings; partly distributed by NED and partly competing in the residential solar value chain.
Direct peers
- IBC Solar: German-headquartered solar EPC and wholesaler with a pan-European distribution footprint. Comparable as a multi-brand PV distributor serving professional installers.
- Téréva (Martin Belaysoud Group): French technical distributor (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) that is both an NED distribution partner and a direct competitor in renewable energy equipment supply to French installers. Most directly comparable peer given shared customer base and channel.
- Krannich Solar: One of Europe's largest pure-play photovoltaic wholesalers, distributing modules, inverters, batteries, and mounting systems to installers across multiple European countries. Closest analog in business model (pure B2B solar distribution with multi-brand portfolio).
- Sonnenkraft Solarvertrieb: Austrian multi-brand solar and heat pump distributor expanding across Europe. Comparable as a regional specialist wholesaler serving installers with renewable energy equipment bundles.
Broad incumbents
- Sonepar: World's largest B2B electrical distribution group with extensive French presence and renewable energy offerings. Comparable channel overlap but vastly broader product portfolio.
- Rexel: Global electrical equipment distributor with significant French operations and a growing renewable energy product line. Larger, broader portfolio competitor in the same installer channel.
Regional players
- Frans Bonhomme: Major French distributor of building materials and infrastructure products serving professional trades. Comparable B2B distribution model and French footprint, though different product category (water/sanitation/roads vs. renewables).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
NED social profiles
Digital presenceNED compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
NED financial estimates
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NED leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
NED subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
NED funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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NED M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about NED
What does NED do?
NED (Nouvelles Énergies Distribution) is a French B2B distributor of renewable energy equipment serving professional installers in residential and tertiary sectors. The company supplies PV modules, inverters and micro-inverters, energy storage batteries, EV charging stations, mounting/integration systems, heat pumps, thermodynamic water heaters, home automation and electrical protection products sourced from 25+ leading and innovative brands.
Is NED a public or private company?
NED is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was NED founded?
NED was founded in 2013. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is NED based?
NED is headquartered in Chaponost, France, in the Europe region.
How does NED make money?
One revenue line is on record: equipment Distribution.
Who are NED's main competitors?
Others on record are Dualsun and Enphase Energy. mylight150 is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are IBC Solar, Téréva (Martin Belaysoud Group), Krannich Solar and Sonnenkraft Solarvertrieb. Broad incumbents are Sonepar and Rexel. Frans Bonhomme is listed as a regional player.
Does NED have an API?
No public API is recorded for NED.