JCM Solar

Name

JCM Solar

Legal name

JCM Solar

Website

https://jcmsolar.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JCM Solar is a French photovoltaic installer based in Les Ponts-de-Cé that designs, installs, and maintains solar panel systems for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers in western France, operating as a TSG Group subsidiary since July 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar PV Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar End-of-Life, Recycling & Decommissioning (Panels, Inverters, Racking) (EUAMABAM)

Keywords

• Solar installation
• Photovoltaic systems
• Solar maintenance
• Renewable energy
• Solar panel repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Ponts-de-cé

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Photovoltaic installation services: One-time installation services for residential and professional photovoltaic systems, including design, permitting, and implementation support
2. Maintenance contracts: Annual maintenance contracts providing ongoing service revenue for system monitoring and upkeep
3. Troubleshooting and repair services: Repair services for existing installations, including parts replacement
4. Cleaning services: Solar panel cleaning services for improved production efficiency

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JCM Solar installs photovoltaic solar power plants for residential and professional clients in western France, primarily the Anjou/Angers region. Beyond installation, the company provides recurring maintenance, repair (dépannage), and cleaning (entretien) services, with certification-backed workmanship on panels such as Luxsiol.

Product overview

JCM Solar is a photovoltaic installation services company offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around solar energy systems. The core offering consists of four main service products: Installation (full photovoltaic system design and deployment with technical studies, sizing, and administrative support), Maintenance (annual contracts for long-term performance), Dépannage (repair and troubleshooting for all installations), and Entretien (cleaning services to maximize panel efficiency). The company specializes in MicroPV installations for both residential and professional customers, with power capacities ranging from residential scale up to 500 Kwc. JCM Solar also handles specialized installations using flexible panels like Luxsiol for unique applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photovoltaic Installation Design and installation of photovoltaic solar power plants (using panels such as Luxsiol) for residential homeowners and professional/business clients in western France.
• Solar Maintenance Scheduled preventive maintenance of solar PV installations to ensure performance and longevity for residential and professional customers.
• Solar Repair (Dépannage) Diagnostic and repair service (dépannage) for solar PV systems experiencing faults or performance issues, for residential and professional clients.
• Solar Cleaning (Entretien) Cleaning (entretien) of photovoltaic panels to maintain optimal output, available to residential and professional customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12% energy price increase anticipated by 2022, making solar autoconsumption increasingly cost-effective
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TSG GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023JCM Solar was acquired by TSG Group in July 2023. TSG Group is described as the European leader in technical services for mobility solutions supporting energy distribution infrastructures. JCM Solar operates as a subsidiary within the group.
• PV CYCLE FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCM Solar is a designated collection point for end-of-life photovoltaic panels. PV CYCLE France is a non-profit eco-organization approved by public authorities to organize the collection and treatment of end-of-life photovoltaic panels.
• Anjou AgriminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJCM Solar renewed partnership with Anjou Agri for agenda publication sponsorship. This marketing partnership provides visibility throughout the year with promotional materials.
• SIVALminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJCM Solar participates annually in the SIVAL agricultural trade show held at the Parc des Expositions in Angers. The company maintains a booth to meet with potential customers and share time with visitors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Akuo Energy: Independent French renewable energy developer active in solar PV across rooftops and ground-mount projects — comparable as a French-headquartered solar developer with comparable customer segments and project profiles.
• DualSun: French manufacturer of hybrid solar panels and installer of residential and commercial PV systems — comparable as a vertically integrated French solar player combining panel production with rooftop installation services.
• Photosol: French rooftop and ground-mounted solar developer/installer serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers — directly comparable to JCM Solar in customer profile, French market focus, and full-service EPC-plus-maintenance model.
• Générale du Solaire: France-based solar EPC company developing and installing photovoltaic systems for businesses, farmers, and local authorities — directly comparable in project types, French geographic focus, and turnkey delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Engie Green: Subsidiary of Engie developing solar, wind, and other renewables in France — comparable as a France-based solar EPC player serving commercial and public-sector customers, though at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• EDF Renewables: Renewable energy arm of EDF developing and operating solar projects in France — comparable in French solar EPC and O&M, though operating across the full renewable portfolio at much larger scale.
• Voltec Solar: French manufacturer of photovoltaic panels serving residential and commercial installers — comparable as part of the same French solar value chain, though operating upstream in panel production rather than installation.
• TotalEnergies Renewables: Renewables arm of TotalEnergies with significant solar development activity in France — comparable as a French solar EPC operator serving commercial and industrial customers, though embedded in a global energy major.

Others

• Enerplan: French solar energy industry association representing solar professionals in France — relevant as an industry-body peer that frames the policy and certification environment in which JCM Solar operates.
• TSG Group: Parent company of JCM Solar since July 2023 and European leader in technical services for mobility and energy infrastructure — relevant as the strategic acquirer that defines JCM Solar's growth trajectory and resource base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JCMSolar49
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jcm-solar

Compliance6 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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