What MECOSUN does

MECOSUN is a French designer and manufacturer of photovoltaic mounting and integration systems, founded in 2008 and based in Saint-Lys/Fonsorbes. The company operates as an in-house mechanical engineering bureau d'études that designs, manufactures, and commercializes a portfolio of nine+ specialized systems organized by application: IAB (Integrated-to-Building) rooftop systems (MVE/MVE-H, MVO/MVO-H/MVO-R), overlay mounting systems (FLEXSUN for steel sheet, FIBROSUN for fibre-cement sheet), parking canopy systems (OPTIPARK, MECOPARK, MEGAPARK INDUSTRIELLE), ground-mount systems (OPTISOL), and agrivoltaic structures (SERRES AGRICOLES, ABRIS DE CULTURE). All products are built around aluminum profiles with stainless-steel fasteners and are designed for compatibility with framed PV modules from approximately ten certified module manufacturers including Q CELLS, TRINA, SUNPOWER, and SOLARWATT.

The business model is primarily quote-based B2B hardware sales complemented by bundled mechanical engineering services and a certified installer training program ('poseur agréé Mecosun'). MECOSUN sells directly to installers, EPC contractors, and project developers through four regional technico-commercial field-sales teams in France, plus a website-driven inbound quote funnel. Pricing is bespoke per project, with no public list pricing.

Cumulative scale signals include 3M+ m² installed, 400 MWc of delivered projects, and the first CSTB Avis Technique obtained in July 2010. The company also offers ROOF CODE, a Eurocode-compliant structural calculation software developed with ONE ID. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or international offices are disclosed; the firm operates as a privately-held French SAS with 11–50 employees, focused exclusively on the French market.

Name

MECOSUN

Legal name

MECOSUN SAS

Website

https://mecosun.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MECOSUN designs and manufactures photovoltaic mounting and integration systems in France for rooftops, parking canopies, ground-mount mini-parks, and agrivoltaic structures. It serves French installers, EPC contractors, and project developers via direct technical sales and a certified installer training network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photovoltaic Mounting Hardware

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Mounting, Racking, Trackers & Structural BOS Manufacturing (EUAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

PV Mounting & Tracking Systems (Fixed-Tilt, Single-/Dual-Axis Trackers) (EUACAGAD), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic mounting systems
• Solar racking hardware
• Parking canopy structures
• Agrivoltaic greenhouse solutions
• Rooftop solar integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-lys

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Mounting System Sales: MECOSUN designs, manufactures, and commercialises photovoltaic mounting systems. Customers (installers, EPC contractors, project developers) purchase mounting hardware, rails, clips, and accessories. Pricing is quote-based; projects are typically bespoke with custom dimensioning and material specifications. All solutions are produced in-house to order.
2. Technical Engineering & Consulting Services: MECOSUN provides a mechanical engineering bureau d'études service as part of every project: feasibility studies, technical recommendations, sizing, and layout planning (calepinage). This is bundled with product sales as part of the project's technical accompaniment.
3. Installer Training: MECOSUN operates an approved training centre offering installer certification courses ('poseur agréé Mecosun') for all its systems throughout the year, generating training fee revenue.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MECOSUN designs, manufactures, and commercialises photovoltaic mounting and integration systems for diverse applications including rooftops (industrial, agricultural, tertiary, fiber-cement and steel-sheet), parking canopies, ground-mounted solar parks, and agrivoltaic structures. Each project is supported by an in-house mechanical engineering bureau that provides feasibility studies, technical recommendations, sizing, and layout planning, complemented by a certified installer training programme ('poseur agréé Mecosun').

Product overview

MECOSUN is a designer and manufacturer of solar photovoltaic mounting and integration systems operating since 2008. The product portfolio consists of multiple specialized systems organized by application: IAB (Integrated to Building) systems MVE/MVE-H and MVO/MVO-H/MVO-R for roof integration with draining rails; FLEXSUN and FIBROSUN for superposition mounting on steel sheet and fiber cement roofs; ground-mounted OPTISOL for mini solar parks; and complete canopy solutions including OPTIPARK, MECOPARK (self-ballasted without foundations), and MEGAPARK INDUSTRIELLE for parking areas. Agricultural solutions include SERRES AGRICOLES (greenhouses) and ABRIS DE CULTURE (cultivation shelters) with bi-glass photovoltaic modules. The offering is completed by ROOF CODE software for Eurocode-compliant structural calculations, developed in partnership with ONE ID.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MECOSUN: Primary company brand for solar mounting systems

Products and services

• OPTISOL Self-ballasted ground-mounted solar solution designed for mini solar parks under 1 MWc, targeting rental land, sensitive sites (old landfills, archaeological zones, underground retention basins), and self-consumption for SMEs, industries, and local authorities. Uses low-carbon pre-cast concrete feet and Magnelis steel support profiles with 3x superior corrosion resistance versus galvanized steel, and concrete elements with 80-120 year official lifespan.
• MVO | MVO-H | MVO-R Integration-watertight system for parking canopies featuring module insertion by sliding, 80% fewer screws than conventional solutions, and below-structure module fixing enabling work from nacelle without rooftop safety systems. Compatible with all frame types, roof slopes 5-40°, spans up to 13.5m, large-format and bifacial modules. Delivers approximately 20% faster installation time.
• MVE MVE-H Draining rail integration system (Integrated to Building / IAB) fixed from above the roof for industrial, agricultural, and tertiary buildings. Rails drain water to the bottom of the slope with 100% waterproofing, no sub-layer required. Modules are fixed on bare frame with ventilation achieving approximately +8% production gain. Compatible with all frame types and roof slopes 5-35°.
• FLEXSUN Universal mounting solution for trapezoidal steel sheet roofs (single skin or sandwich) with clip-fastened main rail clips requiring minimal screws. 100% aluminium components, 2 kg/m² maximum system weight, intuitive assembly, optimised logistics, compatible with all trapezoidal steel sheets up to 160mm thickness.
• FIBROSUN Integration system for CEMBRIT corrugated fibre-cement sheets (5 or 6 waves), consisting of only 4 parts for simplified, robust, and quick installation. Fixed directly into purlins without additional drilling, 95% aluminium, modules placed in wave troughs for best wind-pressure resistance on the market (up to 3000 Pa snow, 2500 Pa wind). Supports total or partial coverage on metal, wood, and concrete structures.
• OPTIPARK Most economical parking canopy solution with fast and secure mounting from a basket. Modules positioned by sliding on rails and fixed from below without screws, compatible with large modules up to 2380mm length.
• OMBRIERE MEGAPARK INDUSTRIELLE Robust heavy-duty solution for large industrial canopy projects (trucks, buses, expos, GMS, industrial sites) with custom-designed pre-cast concrete columns and beams, steel or concrete purlins. Spans up to 35m, bays up to 20m, slopes 5-10°, 100% recyclable, with carbon footprint of supply divided by 5 versus 100% metal solution. Each m3 of concrete absorbs 15-25 kg CO2 over its lifecycle.
• OMBRIERE MECOPARK sans FONDATIONS Self-ballasted parking canopy without foundations using pre-cast concrete supports, quick to install, mobile and reusable, fully waterproof with MVUH fixation system. Reduces carbon footprint by 20 t CO2 equivalent per 100 kWp project versus traditional metal canopy. Customisable with advertising-ready U-shaped concrete feet.
• SERRES AGRICOLES Turnkey tunnel greenhouses with photovoltaic system for agricultural use, with lateral walls fixed or removable for ventilation. Bi-glass modules with custom transparency for crop-appropriate diffuse light, hail resistance. Complete installation from dossier creation to installation.
• ABRIS DE CULTURE Cultivation shelters protecting produce quality while ensuring optimal photovoltaic production. Bi-glass modules with custom transparency for diffuse light, perfect aeration for trees. Heights 2.6-4.1m, widths 3.5-5m, lengths 50-100m, adaptable dimensions, row spacing 4-8m, post spacing 3-5m.
• ROOF CODE Eurocode-compliant software application for calculating rooftop loads, enabling users to establish clear specifications, verify data from suppliers and framers, and optimise structural design. Developed in partnership with ONE ID.

Quantifiable outcome

• +8% production gain through natural module ventilation (MVE system, compared to standard solutions)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CEMBRITcoreTechnology or IntegrationCEMBRIT is the manufacturer of Cemfort corrugated fibre-cement sheets. MECOSUN developed the FIBROSUN system specifically for use on CEMBRIT Cemfort sheets, enabling PV installation on fibre-cement corrugated roofs without dismantling existing coverings.
• ONE IDcoreTechnology or IntegrationROOF CODE software was created in partnership with ONE ID. ROOF CODE is a Eurocode-compliant calculation tool for rooftop loads, helping installers and engineers verify structural data and optimise framing dimensioning.
• Module Manufacturers (BISOL, CS WISMAR, EURENER, Q CELLS, SOLARWATT, SUNPOWER, TALESUN, TRINA SOLAR, VOLTEC SOLAR, YINGLI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple PV module manufacturers have partnered with MECOSUN to conduct Avis Technique and Pass'Innovation testing, certifying the compatibility of their modules with MECOSUN mounting systems. This enables mutual customers to use certified combinations in bank-financed projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ArcelorMittal Construction: Large diversified building envelope and steel construction manufacturer with exposure to solar mounting applications through steel structures and roofing. Much broader portfolio than MECOSUN but overlaps in metal-based mounting components.

Direct peers

• Schletter Group: German-headquartered global manufacturer of PV mounting systems for rooftops, ground mounts, and carports. Directly comparable to MECOSUN across core product categories (roof and ground mount) and customer base (installers/EPCs), but with substantially larger international scale.
• Renusol: PV mounting specialist offering pitched-roof, flat-roof, and ground-mount systems across Europe. Direct head-to-head competitor in roof and ground-mount categories with a comparable product-led commercial approach.
• Sunfer: Spanish manufacturer of PV mounting structures for rooftops, ground mounts, and solar canopies. Directly comparable in product categories (especially parking canopies and rooftop integration) with a similar focus on the Southern European market.
• Esdec: Netherlands-based specialist in PV mounting systems, focused on pitched-roof, flat-roof, and ground-mount solutions. Comparable product categories, comparable installer/EPC customer base, but with broader European geographic coverage than MECOSUN.
• K2 Systems: German manufacturer of PV mounting and racking systems for pitched roofs, flat roofs, ground mounts, and solar carports. Competes head-to-head with MECOSUN in rooftop mounting and shares the European installer-channel distribution model.
• Mounting Systems GmbH: Germany-based manufacturer of PV mounting structures for pitched roofs, flat roofs, and ground-mount installations. A focused PV racking peer with comparable product scope and installer/EPC customer base across European markets.

Regional players

• Ciel & Terre: France-headquartered pioneer of floating PV mounting systems. Adjacent peer serving French PV developers but addressing a distinct segment (floating solar) versus MECOSUN's rooftop, canopy, and ground-mount focus.
• Terreal: France-based building materials company with a dedicated solar mounting and roof-integration division. Domestic French overlap with MECOSUN in rooftop integration; broader construction materials portfolio differs from MECOSUN's pure-play PV focus.

Emerging players

• Solarstone: European BIPV and integrated roof solar mounting company. Overlaps with MECOSUN's IAB (Integrated to Building) roof solutions but with a more design-oriented, residential-tilt product focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 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

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