Ecosolar
Ecosolar is a French photovoltaic solar installer founded in 2016 in the Ardennes region, serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers with rooftop and ombrière solar systems. It also develops proprietary mobile solar event products (SUNGENERATOR, SUNKIOSK) and turnkey residential solutions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersDonchery, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Ecosolar does
Ecosolar is a French photovoltaic solar installation company founded in August 2016 and registered as a SARL unipersonnelle in Charleville-Mézières, with operational offices in Donchery in the Ardennes department. It designs, supplies, and installs rooftop and ombrière (solar carport) photovoltaic systems for three customer segments: residential homeowners (Particuliers), commercial businesses and agricultural operators (Professionnels), and local governments and intercommunal authorities (Collectivités). Installation capacity spans roughly 3 kWc household systems to over 500 kWc commercial and municipal installations, using mainstream tier-1 components (SunPower, LongiSolar, SolarEdge, Huawei, Voltec Solar, Axitec, RECOM-SILLIA).
The company's product portfolio is built around turnkey installation services that internalise all administrative procedures — urban planning permits, ENEDIS grid connection applications, Consuel certification, and EDF Obligation d'Achat feed-in tariff contracts — packaged for residential customers as the SunHome bundle. It complements core installation with a roof-leasing service (Location de toiture) and an EV-charging line (Je roule au solaire). Two proprietary mobile solar products — the SUNGENERATOR (a 6 kWc modular unit with 12 bifacial panels) and the SUNKIOSK (a solar phone-charging kiosk) — target festivals, events, and municipalities and are commercially deployed at the Cabaret Vert festival.
Ecosolar operates as a bootstrapped regional installer with a headcount of 1–10 employees, a €7,500 share capital, and over 250 cumulative installations generating approximately 7 GWh/year of green energy and 390 tonnes of annual CO2 savings. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time project sales supplemented by recurring roof-lease rental income and event-based equipment rental, with a notable reference project being the 2024 197 kWc ombrière at the Centre Aquatique Bernard Albin in Charleville-Mézières (470 Voltec Solar bifacial panels, ~200,000 kWh/year, 30% site energy reduction), sponsored by Ardenne Métropole and Région Grand Est.
Ecosolar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ecosolar
- Legal name
- ECOSOLAR
- Website
- https://ecosolar.energy
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Ecosolar is a French photovoltaic solar installer founded in 2016 in the Ardennes region, serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers with rooftop and ombrière solar systems. It also develops proprietary mobile solar event products (SUNGENERATOR, SUNKIOSK) and turnkey residential solutions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ecosolar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Installation Services
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)
- SIC
- Electrical Work (1731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ)
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Where Ecosolar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Donchery
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Ecosolar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Solar panel installation and equipment sales: Ecosolar designs, supplies, and installs photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Revenue is generated from the sale of equipment (panels, inverters, mounting systems) combined with installation labour and project management fees. Projects range from ~7,500 EUR for a 3 kWc residential system to significantly higher amounts for commercial and municipal installations (>100 kWc).
- Roof leasing (Location de toiture): Ecosolar leases roof space from property owners to install and operate solar installations. This generates recurring rental income for the property owner while Ecosolar retains operational control of the installation.
- Solar event solutions (Événementiel): Revenue from deploying SUNGENERATOR mobile solar units and SUNKIOSK charging stations at festivals, events, and municipalities. This includes equipment rental, setup, and operation services.
- Electricity resale (EDF Obligation d'Achat): Ecosolar installs systems where customers sell surplus electricity back to the grid under regulated feed-in tariff contracts (EDF Obligation d'Achat). The feed-in tariff is set by law (0.10 EUR per kWh for surplus) and fixed for 20 years. While this primarily benefits the end customer, Ecosolar facilitates and manages these contracts as part of its installation services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Residential solar installations (3–9 kWc) for individual homeowners |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Commercial and municipal solar installations (36–500+ kWc) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Roof leasing (Location de toiture) for property owners |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Ecosolar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ecosolar designs, supplies, and installs photovoltaic solar panel systems for residential (3-9 kWc), commercial, and municipal customers (up to 500+ kWc), including solar carport (ombrière) structures, with a turnkey service covering feasibility study, permits, ENEDIS grid connection, and administrative compliance. The company also operates a roof-leasing program, solar EV-charging solutions (Je roule au solaire), and two proprietary mobile solar products — the SUNGENERATOR (6 kWc mobile power unit) and the SUNKIOSK (solar phone-charging kiosk) — for events, festivals, and public spaces.
Product overview
Ecosolar is a French solar energy company (SARL, founded 2016, based in Donchery, Ardennes) providing photovoltaic installation services across three customer segments: residential (Particuliers), commercial (Professionnels), and public sector (Collectivités). The core offering is full-service solar panel installation — covering feasibility study, permitting, installation, and grid connection — with complementary services including rooftop rental (Location de Toiture), solar EV charging (Je roule au solaire), and event solar solutions (Événementiel). For residential customers, Ecosolar offers the SunHome turnkey bundle. Ecosolar also manufactures two proprietary event-focused products: the SUNGENERATOR mobile solar generator (6 kWc, 12 bifacial panels) and the SUNKIOSK solar phone charging kiosk. The portfolio spans from household self-consumption installations to large-scale municipal ombrières and mobile solar equipment for music festivals.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SunHome: Turnkey photovoltaic installation solution for residential customers including administrative procedures management
- SUNGENERATOR
- SUNKIOSK
Products and services
- Installation Solaire Photovoltaïque — Particuliers Photovoltaic solar panel installation services for residential homeowners, including rooftop assessment, solar panel installation, ENEDIS grid connection, and administrative support for permits and EDF Obligation d'Achat contracts. Targeted at individual homeowners (Particuliers) seeking to reduce electricity bills through self-consumption.
- Installation Solaire Photovoltaïque — Professionnels Photovoltaic solar panel installation services for businesses, agricultural operations, and commercial property owners, covering rooftop and ground-mounted systems up to 500+ kWc for on-site self-consumption and surplus electricity resale.
- Installation Solaire Photovoltaïque — Collectivités Photovoltaic solar solutions for local governments and public-sector clients, including municipal buildings, sports facilities, and public infrastructure such as ombrière (solar carport) installations. Includes administrative handling of public procurement and regional/national co-funding.
- Location de Toiture (Roof Leasing) Rooftop rental service enabling property owners to lease their unused roof space to Ecosolar for photovoltaic installation in exchange for recurring rental income, without purchasing the system or assuming maintenance responsibility.
- Événementiel Solaire (Solar Event Solutions) Solar energy rental and event-power services for festivals, events, and temporary installations, deploying Ecosolar's proprietary SUNGENERATOR mobile solar units and SUNKIOSK phone-charging kiosks to provide autonomous clean power and mobile charging without diesel generators.
- Je Roule au Solaire (Solar EV Charging) Solar charging solutions for electric vehicles combining photovoltaic installation with EV charging infrastructure for residential and commercial customers.
- SunHome Ecosolar's proprietary turnkey residential photovoltaic solution bundling feasibility study, administrative procedures, solar panel installation, and grid connection management into a single package for homeowners.
- SUNGENERATOR Ecosolar's proprietary mobile solar power generator featuring 12 bifacial double-glazed photovoltaic panels with 6 kWc total output and modular installation, designed to replace conventional diesel generators for clean, quiet, autonomous event power.
- SUNKIOSK Ecosolar's proprietary solar-powered mobile phone charging station (kiosk/totem) providing outdoor solar device charging for festivals, events, and public spaces.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces electricity bills by 20–45% (residential self-consumption)
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Companies that use Ecosolar
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Ecosolar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Ecosolar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Ardenne MétropolecoreArdenne Métropole is the intercommunal authority that sponsored and funded the energy renovation of the Centre Aquatique Bernard Albin in Charleville-Mézières, of which Ecosolar's 197 kWc solar canopy installation was a key component. This project represents a flagship reference for Ecosolar's municipal segment.
- URANOminorURANO collaborated with Ecosolar on the solar canopy project at the Bernard Albin Aquatic Center. URANO contributed to the project as a local partner in the multi-contractor installation team.
- CMD CardotminorCMD Cardot was a local partner in the multi-contractor team that delivered the Bernard Albin Aquatic Center solar canopy project alongside Ecosolar.
- SAS Picard MauriceminorSAS Picard Maurice was a local partner in the multi-contractor team that delivered the Bernard Albin Aquatic Center solar canopy project alongside Ecosolar.
- Région Grand EstcoreThe Région Grand Est supported the Centre Aquatique Bernard Albin renovation project as a funding partner. The solar installation is part of a broader regional energy transition initiative backed by Grand Est.
- Cabaret Vert FestivalcoreEcosolar has been an official partner of the Cabaret Vert festival for multiple years. The partnership involves deploying SUNGENERATOR and SUNKIOSK equipment to power festival operations and provide phone charging, reducing the event's carbon footprint. The partnership has been continuous since at least 2018.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ecosolar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GreenYellow: Energy services company (Casino Group origin) providing C&I solar and energy efficiency solutions across France and internationally. Comparable to Ecosolar's commercial/municipal segment, including ombrière and rooftop projects.
- Voltalia: French renewable energy operator (listed on Euronext) active in solar PV generation, wind, and storage with utility-scale and decentralized offerings. Adjacent to Ecosolar's municipal/C&I work and active across the same Grand Est region.
- EDF Solutions Solaires (EDF ENR): Utility-backed solar arm of EDF offering residential, commercial, and municipal PV installations across France, including the Obligation d'Achat contract Ecosolar facilitates. Comparable end-market and customer segments but vastly larger scale and balance sheet.
- ENGIE My Power: ENGIE's residential solar offer bundling PV installation, storage, and EV charging. Directly comparable to Ecosolar's Je Roule au Solaire and SunHome propositions, with the backing of a major French utility.
- Q Energy France: European renewable energy developer and operator (Hanwha Q CELLS affiliate) developing solar projects in France including rooftop and ground-mounted installations for commercial and municipal clients. Comparable project profile to Ecosolar's larger ombrière and rooftop deployments.
- TotalEnergies Solar: TotalEnergies' residential and commercial solar PV installation business. Overlaps with Ecosolar on customer segments and the French self-consommation market, with materially greater national reach and brand.
Direct peers
- In Sun We Trust: French online residential solar platform that designs and installs photovoltaic self-consumption systems for homeowners nationwide. Comparable to Ecosolar in target segment (Particuliers) and turnkey service model, but with broader geographic reach and a digital acquisition funnel.
- Systovi: French solar panel manufacturer and integrated PV solution provider offering turnkey residential and commercial systems. Comparable vertically integrated model with self-consommation focus in the French market.
- Nouvel'R: French residential solar installer focused on self-consommation, with a network of certified regional installers. Highly comparable to Ecosolar's residential SunHome turnkey model and French autoconsommation positioning.
- SunPower (Maxeon): Premium residential and commercial solar PV installer and panel maker whose SunPower-brand panels Ecosolar specifies. Comparable premium rooftop offering and end-market, though SunPower operates at vastly greater scale and (in France) via partners.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Ecosolar social profiles
Digital presenceEcosolar compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Ecosolar financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ecosolar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Ecosolar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ecosolar M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ecosolar
What does Ecosolar do?
Ecosolar designs, supplies, and installs photovoltaic solar panel systems for residential (3-9 kWc), commercial, and municipal customers (up to 500+ kWc), including solar carport (ombrière) structures, with a turnkey service covering feasibility study, permits, ENEDIS grid connection, and administrative compliance. The company also operates a roof-leasing program, solar EV-charging solutions (Je roule au solaire), and two proprietary mobile solar products — the SUNGENERATOR (6 kWc mobile power unit) and the SUNKIOSK (solar phone-charging kiosk) — for events, festivals, and public spaces.
Is Ecosolar a public or private company?
Ecosolar is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ecosolar founded?
Ecosolar was founded in 2016. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Ecosolar based?
Ecosolar is headquartered in Donchery, France, in the Europe region.
How does Ecosolar make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Solar panel installation and equipment sales are the primary driver. The others are roof leasing (Location de toiture), solar event solutions (Événementiel) and electricity resale (EDF Obligation d'Achat).
Who are Ecosolar's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GreenYellow, Voltalia, EDF Solutions Solaires (EDF ENR), ENGIE My Power, Q Energy France and TotalEnergies Solar. Direct peers are In Sun We Trust, Systovi, Nouvel'R and SunPower (Maxeon).
Does Ecosolar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ecosolar.
What industry is Ecosolar in?
Ecosolar's product category is Solar Installation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System), with a secondary code of IMADAFAO, Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems. Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 1731.