What Valrea does

Valrea is a French construction services firm specializing in the build-out of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind farms, ground-mounted photovoltaic plants, hydroelectric plants, hydrogen production facilities, battery storage systems, and HTB (high-voltage B) substations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bègles, Gironde, the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe VALOREM and functions as the construction arm of an integrated green-energy operator that also covers upstream development, financing, operations, and maintenance. Valrea delivers projects through three core contract models: EPC (turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction), BOP (balance-of-plant infrastructure excluding turbine supply and grid connection), and CMA (Construction Management Agreement, used for international supervision). Supporting services include pre-construction studies, construction management, transport and assembly, commissioning, and dismantling/repowering.

Technically, Valrea integrates electrical engineering expertise for grid connection, HTA/HTB electrical studies, and commissioning, with the parent group's electrical engineering department as a back-office resource. Notable technical capabilities include a real-time Energy Management System for hybrid wind + storage installations, 2 MW/2 MWh battery storage integration within HTB substations, and the world's first wind turbine foundation poured using 0% clinker decarbonated concrete (2024). The company has completed 105+ constructions totaling 1,000+ MW of installed capacity across France, Finland, and Greece, with notable reference projects including the Viiatti wind cluster in Finland (1 TWh/year) and the Ablaincourt wind farm (36 MW, 120 GWh/year).

Valrea's business model is enterprise B2B project-based construction services, generating one-time contract revenue per project (EPC/BOP) plus professional services fees for CMA arrangements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are tailored per client. The go-to-market is direct relationship-based enterprise field sales targeting renewable energy developers, operators, utilities, and infrastructure investors — with named clients including BayWa r.e., CDC, Elicio, Eolfi, Eolink, H2Air, Helen, Omnes Capital, Seeneoh, and SERGIES. The company holds AQ PV certification for photovoltaic design/construction and benefits from VALOREM's RFAR responsible-procurement label.

Name

Valrea

Legal name

VALREA S.A.S.

Website

https://valrea.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valrea is a French renewable-energy construction services firm delivering EPC, BOP, and CMA contracts for wind farms, solar plants, hydroelectric facilities, hydrogen installations, battery storage, and HTB substations across France, Finland, and Greece. It operates as the construction arm of Groupe VALOREM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Construction Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Farm EPC & Balance of Plant Construction (Civil, Electrical, Substations) (EUAMACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF), Balance-of-Plant (BOP) & Civil Works for Power Plants (EUAEAAAL), Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG)

Keywords

• Renewable energy construction
• Wind farm construction
• Solar plant construction
• EPC contracting
• Hydroelectric construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Bègles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Contracts: Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts for complete turnkey renewable energy projects delivered within budget and timeline.
2. BOP Contracts: Balance Of Plant contracts covering infrastructure construction excluding turbine supply and grid connection management.
3. CMA Contracts: Construction Management Agreement for international project supervision and management, typically serving international markets.
4. Customized Services: Tailored construction services addressing specific project needs and requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VALREA provides turnkey construction services for renewable energy projects, delivered through EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction), BOP (Balance Of Plant), and CMA (Construction Management Agreement) contract models. The company constructs wind farms, ground-mounted photovoltaic plants, hydroelectric plants, hydrogen production facilities, battery storage systems, and HTB (high voltage B) substations for developers, operators, utilities, and investors in France, Finland, and Greece.

Product overview

VALREA is a construction services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineering, procurement, and construction services for renewable energy projects. The company operates through three main contract models: EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) for turnkey project delivery, BOP (Balance Of Plant) for infrastructure-only contracts, and CMA (Construction Management Agreement) for international project supervision. These core products are supported by specialized services including pre-construction studies, construction management, transport and assembly, commissioning, and dismantling/repowering. VALREA's construction expertise spans wind farms, ground-mounted photovoltaic plants, HTB (high voltage B) substations, hydroelectric plants, hydrogen production facilities, and battery storage systems. The company also offers hybrid solutions combining wind power with battery storage and real-time energy management systems. VALREA operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the VALOREM Group, leveraging the parent company's development and operational expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) Contracts Turnkey contracts for complete renewable energy project delivery including design, procurement, and construction within fixed budget and timeline.
• BOP (Balance Of Plant) Contracts

Quantifiable outcome

• 105+ renewable energy constructions completed
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VALOREM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVALOREM is the parent company holding 100% of VALREA shares. Founded in 1994, VALOREM is an integrated green energy operator mastering multiple competencies in renewable energies: studies, development, financing, construction, operational monitoring, and maintenance. VALREA operates as the construction department within the group, integrating development constraints and maintenance operations into daily activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Spie: Major French multi-technical services group with substantial renewable energy and HV substation construction operations. Comparable to VALREA on electrical infrastructure for renewables, though Spie's portfolio is far broader (facilities, communications, ICT).
• ENGIE: Global energy company with large-scale renewable energy development and project ownership across Europe. Comparable to VALREA as a France-based counterpart in the renewable value chain; ENGIE is a customer-like counterpart as developer but also operates in-house construction capabilities.
• EDF Renewables: French subsidiary of EDF developing and operating wind, solar, and storage projects, often using EPC/BOP contractors including in-house capabilities. Comparable as a France-based counterpart in the renewable project value chain that VALREA also serves, though EDF Renewables is a developer/operator rather than a pure construction firm.
• Bouygues Construction: Large French generalist contractor with an Energies & Services division active in renewable energy construction (wind, solar, hydro) and HV substations. Overlaps with VALREA on multi-technology renewable EPC and HTB substation scope, but operates at materially larger scale across many infrastructure verticals.
• Mortenson Construction: US-headquartered EPC contractor with one of the largest North American wind and solar construction portfolios. Comparable to VALREA on utility-scale wind/solar EPC and BOP delivery, though operating in a different (North American) geography and at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Ingeteam: Spanish provider of electrical infrastructure, power conversion, and EPC services for wind, solar, and storage projects. Comparable to VALREA on renewable electrical infrastructure (substations, grid connection, storage integration) across European markets.
• CJR Renewables: European wind and solar EPC contractor active across Iberia, Europe, and other regions with multi-MW project delivery experience. Comparable to VALREA on wind farm construction services, BOP scope, and developer-client model.
• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: French EPC contractor with a dedicated renewable energy division covering wind, solar, and storage construction in France and internationally. Directly comparable to VALREA on scope (multi-technology renewable EPC), customer base (French developers and utilities), and delivery model (turnkey).
• Omexom (VINCI Energies): VINCI Energies' brand dedicated to energy infrastructure including renewable energy EPC, substations (HV/MV), and grid connection. Comparable to VALREA on the full renewable EPC + HTB substation + grid connection stack, with a much larger parent balance sheet.

Others

• BayWa r.e. Global renewable energy developer (wind, solar, storage) and a named VALREA customer. Comparable as a counterparty in the European renewable project ecosystem, representing the type of developer that commissions VALREA's EPC and BOP work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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