What EPC Solaire does

EPC Solaire is a French designer and manufacturer of aluminum photovoltaic mounting systems for flat and sloped rooftops, founded in 2010 by two engineers and headquartered in Francheville (near Lyon). The company operates three aluminum extrusion factories in France and sells a three-product portfolio — iNovaPV Lite (flat mounting), iNovaPV Lite Tilt GC FE (angled mounting for optimized yield), and iNovaR (launched November 2024, the first solution dedicated to renovating flat roofs on ribbed steel sheet). All systems use proprietary thermos-welding fixation that does not penetrate the waterproofing membrane, preserving the roof's decennial warranty and eliminating structural reinforcement needs through a lightweight 8 kg/m² profile versus ~20 kg/m² for traditional complexes. The portfolio is certified ISO 9001:2015, holds Avis techniques / ATEx / ETN technical evaluations, BROOF(t3) fire classification for ICPE buildings, and an FDES/INIES environmental declaration (May 2024).

EPC Solaire generates revenue through B2B hardware sales of mounting systems, bundled with project sizing support, targeting waterproofing specialists, PV developers, electricians, architects, engineering firms, general contractors, building owners, and module manufacturers in France. Go-to-market is exclusively enterprise field sales via regional sales engineers and business developers, supplemented by an "Espace Pro" portal for professional documentation and project submissions, and supported by trade show presence (EnerJ-Meeting Paris, Energaia, Enviropro, Salon Professionnel Photovoltaïque Grand Est). Strategic co-marketing relationships with waterproofing majors BMI Siplast (bitumen) and Sika France (synthetic) anchor membrane compatibility and channel reach.

Commercially, the company has equipped more than 2.5 million m² of flat roofs since founding, delivered over 120,000 supports in 2022 alone, and reached more than 185 MWc of installed capacity over five years across over 2,000 projects. Demand is structurally reinforced by French regulation effective July 2023 mandating solar or greening coverage on 30% of new commercial/industrial buildings over 500 m² and offices over 1,000 m². The company remains privately held as a SASU with no disclosed institutional funding and a headcount in the 11–50 range.

Name

EPC Solaire

Legal name

EPC Solaire

Website

https://epcsolaire.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EPC Solaire designs and manufactures in France aluminum photovoltaic mounting systems for flat roofs, selling exclusively B2B to waterproofing specialists, PV developers, and building owners across France, with a thermos-welding no-penetration fixation that preserves roof warranties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Mounting Systems

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic mounting systems
• Rooftop solar supports
• Flat roof solar
• Aluminum mounting rails
• Waterproofing fixation

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-genis-les-ollières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware product sales: EPC Solaire generates revenue through the sale of proprietary aluminum photovoltaic mounting systems and integration solutions. Products are sold as physical hardware (supports, rails, components) to B2B customers including waterproofing specialists, PV developers, and general contractors. The company provides project sizing support alongside product sales, creating a bundled hardware and engineering service revenue stream.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EPC Solaire designs, manufactures, and supplies aluminum photovoltaic mounting support systems for flat and sloping rooftops. Its core products use a no-penetration thermos-welding fixation that bonds directly to bitumen and synthetic waterproofing membranes, preserving the roof's watertightness while supporting PV modules. The company targets professional installers and developers in France through B2B project-based sales.

Product overview

EPC Solaire designs and manufactures in France photovoltaic mounting systems for flat roofs. The product portfolio consists of three aluminum integration systems: iNovaPV Lite (flat roof mounting), iNovaPV Lite Tilt GC FE (angled/tilted mounting for optimized solar production), and iNovaR (renovation-specific solution). All systems use thermowelding fixation without penetrating the waterproofing membrane, are made from recyclable aluminum, and are certified ISO:9001-2015. The company also provides project sizing support for photovoltaic installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iNovaPV Lite: Flat photovoltaic integration system for sealed flat roofs
• iNovaPV Lite Tilt GC FE
• iNovaR

Products and services

• iNovaPV Lite
• iNovaPV Lite Tilt GC FE A tilted variant of the iNovaPV Lite aluminum mounting system, intended for flat roofs where an inclined PV orientation is required to optimize yield. Designed for professional PV installers and developers handling larger commercial or industrial rooftops.
• iNovaR A renovation solution for flat roofs that allows the recovery of existing waterproofing systems and the integration of photovoltaic modules on buildings requiring refurbishment. Intended for waterproofing contractors, PV developers, and building owners undertaking roof renovation projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 185 MWc installed capacity over five years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

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

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BMI SiplastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMI Siplast, specialist in bitumen waterproofing, has partnered with EPC Solaire to develop compatible waterproofing systems adapted to the specific requirements of photovoltaic installation projects. The iNovaPV system is compatible with Siplast bitumen waterproofing membranes. Siplast products are referenced in EPC Solaire project case studies (e.g., Paradiène FM R4+Paracier GVV 100 used at Acces Industrie and Boulodrome de Roman sur Isère).
• Sika FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSika, specialist in synthetic waterproofing, has partnered with EPC Solaire to create compatible systems for photovoltaic roofing projects. The iNovaPV system is compatible with Sika synthetic waterproofing membranes. EPC Solaire exhibited on the Sika stand (Stand BAT30) at EnerJ-Meeting Paris 2026. Sikaplan membranes were used in the VGP Park Rouen project.
• SOLORA FRANCEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSOLORA FRANCE served as the installation contractor for the Boulangerie Régnier project (Arques, 62510), installing 440 iNovaPV Lite Tilt GC FE structures and 400 Longi modules for a total capacity of 184 kWc.
• FACE ILE DE FRANCEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFACE ILE DE FRANCE served as one of the installation contractors for the VGP Park Rouen project, installing 6,900 iNovaPV Lite Tilt GC FE structures and 6,064 Jinko Solar modules for a total capacity of 2.7 MWc.
• SYS ENRminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSYS ENR served as one of the installation contractors for the VGP Park Rouen project (2.7 MWc capacity) alongside FACE ILE DE FRANCE.
• EIFFAGE ENERGIESminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEIFFAGE ENERGIES served as the installation contractor for the Boulodrome de Roman sur Isère project, installing 450 iNovaPV Lite Tilt GC FE structures and 408 JA SOLAR modules for a total capacity of 182 kWc.
• FACE Centre LoireminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFACE Centre Loire served as the installation contractor for the Acces Industrie project (La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin), installing 743 iNovaPV Lite Tilt GC FE structures and 682 Jinko Solar modules for a total capacity of 296 kWc.
• See You SunminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSee You Sun was the project developer for the Acces Industrie solar installation in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin (296 kWc), with installation carried out by FACE Centre Loire.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika: Global specialty chemicals leader and major synthetic waterproofing membrane supplier. Strategic partner of EPC Solaire and benchmark for waterproofing/PV integration solutions, but operates at vastly larger scale across many product lines.
• BMI Group: European roofing and waterproofing conglomerate whose BMI Siplast subsidiary is a core EPC Solaire partner. Adjacent incumbent in bitumen waterproofing with the scale to bundle or compete with PV mounting offerings in the integrated flat-roof segment.

Direct peers

• Esdec: Dutch solar mounting systems provider serving European installers with flat-roof and pitched-roof solutions. Comparable B2B go-to-market and product range overlapping with EPC Solaire's iNovaPV Lite line.
• Mounting Systems (Solar): Germany-based solar racking manufacturer (part of the voestalpine group) producing flat-roof and ground-mount systems for European commercial solar projects. Comparable flat-roof mounting portfolio.
• Van der Valk Solar Systems: Dutch manufacturer of mounting systems for pitched and flat roofs across European markets. Comparable product scope, B2B installer channel, and flat-roof commercial focus.
• K2 Systems: German-headquartered manufacturer of solar mounting systems for pitched and flat roofs. Directly comparable product portfolio and B2B distribution model serving European commercial and industrial solar projects.
• Aerocompact: Austrian specialist in flat-roof and ground-mount solar mounting systems with strong presence in European commercial PV market. Closely comparable flat-roof product positioning and engineering-led GTM.
• Sun Ballast: Italian manufacturer specializing in ballasted flat-roof PV mounting systems for commercial and industrial buildings. Comparable end-customer base and flat-roof specialization, though with a different fixation technology.
• Schletter Group: Established European manufacturer of solar mounting and racking systems for rooftop and ground-mounted PV. Comparable B2B commercial/industrial focus with comparable flat-roof product lines.
• Renusol: European manufacturer of PV mounting systems for pitched and flat roofs, offering ballasted and rail-based solutions. Comparable product breadth across flat-roof commercial/industrial installations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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