Fédération Française des Producteurs Agrivoltaïques (FFPA)

What Fédération Française des Producteurs Agrivoltaïques (FFPA) does

The Fédération Française des Producteurs Agrivoltaïques (FFPA) is a French professional federation founded in 2023 and headquartered in Bordeaux, France, that represents the interests of agrivoltaic producers — farmers and operators combining agricultural production with photovoltaic electricity generation on the same land. It serves approximately 234 member organizations and entities representing roughly 3,500 farmers across the country, with regional delegate coverage spanning more than ten French regions. The federation is led by an elected board composed entirely of active agrivoltaic producers and is currently presided over by Audrey Juillac, who was re-elected on November 6, 2025.

The federation's core deliverables revolve around three pillars: (1) institutional and political representation of agrivoltaic producers vis-à-vis French and European regulators, grid operators (RTE/Enedis), and the wider agricultural sector; (2) the organization of industry events, principally the annual "Assises Françaises de l'Agrivoltaïsme" — first held in Tours on December 1, 2023, with the third edition scheduled for February 2026; and (3) the production of shared knowledge assets, including the annual "Baromètre de l'agrivoltaïsme." Its research and training activities are anchored in a multi-year partnership with the Fondation Institut Agro around the "Chaire Agroénergies," which connects the federation's producer base to academic agronomy.

FFPA's revenue model is membership-based: members are organized into 11 contribution tiers (A–K) with annual dues ranging from €50 to €12,000, segmented by member category (individual farmers, agricultural associations, project developers such as Photosol, REDEN, GLHD, H2air, VALOREM, Boralex and ib vogt, engineering firms, law firms, banks, and crowdfunding platforms). Go-to-market is community-led rather than commercial — the federation sells no technology product, licenses no IP, and operates as a non-profit trade body rather than a vendor. Operational footprint is modest, with a headcount of approximately 23 employees supporting the national office in Bordeaux.

Name

Fédération Française des Producteurs Agrivoltaïques (FFPA)

Legal name

Fédération Française des Producteurs Agrivoltaïques

Website

https://ffpa.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The FFPA is a French non-profit federation founded in 2023 that represents agrivoltaic producers, uniting 234 member organizations and roughly 3,500 farmers. It provides policy advocacy, industry events (Assises Françaises de l'Agrivoltaïsme), and shared knowledge assets, funded via tiered membership dues.

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Product category

Professional Industry Federation

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (926130)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory) (EUAMAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

Keywords

• Agricultural federation services
• Professional association advocacy
• Agrivoltaic sector representation
• Renewable energy policy lobbying
• Membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: The FFPA generates revenue through tiered annual membership fees organized by 'collège' (college), based on the member type and revenue size of the entity. Fees range from €50/year for individual farmers to €12,000/year for large enterprises, providing the primary source of operating revenue.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The FFPA is a French professional federation that represents agrivoltaic producers and the broader agrivoltaic ecosystem, including farmers, agricultural associations, solar developers, engineering firms, law firms, banks, and crowdfunding platforms. Its core offering is a tiered membership program providing sector representation, regulatory advocacy, networking, knowledge production (annual barometer), and the organization of the annual Assises Françaises de l'Agrivoltaïsme conference. Governance is exclusively by active farmers, lending grassroots credibility to the federation's advocacy work on Loi APER, PPE 3, and other regulatory frameworks.

Product overview

FFPA operates as a professional federation rather than a product company. Its core offering consists of a tiered membership program serving farmers, developers, law firms, banks, and other agrivoltaic stakeholders, complemented by an online member extranet portal. The federation further provides industry intelligence through its annual Baromètre de l'agrivoltaïsme publication, a 'Paroles d'Agris' communications platform showcasing farmer case studies, and organizes the national Assises Françaises de l'Agrivoltaïsme conference series. These services collectively support advocacy, networking, and sector knowledge-sharing for France's agrivoltaic industry.

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Products and services

• FFPA Membership (Adhésion) Tiered annual membership program across 11 colleges (A–K) ranging from €50/year for individual farmers to €12,000/year for large enterprises, targeting farmers, agricultural associations, developers, law firms, banks, and other agrivoltaic ecosystem stakeholders. Membership is reviewed by the Bureau and provides access to the extranet, networking, advocacy, and events.
• Assises Françaises de l'Agrivoltaïsme Annual national conference bringing together farmers, solar developers, institutions, researchers, and territorial stakeholders for structured dialogue on agrivoltaic development. The event is free but requires registration and serves as the federation's flagship sector engagement initiative.
• Baromètre de l'agrivoltaïsme Annual industry barometer and research publication providing data, analysis, and a sector snapshot of the French agrivoltaic market, including farmer motivations, project pipeline, and market trends. The 2026 edition was published on January 22, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Assises Françaises de l'Agrivoltaïsme have grown from 350 participants (2023) to 400+ (2024) to nearly 400 (2026, Bordeaux)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Institut Agro / Fondation de l'Institut AgrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FFPA entered into a strategic partnership with the Fondation de l'Institut Agro around the Chaire Agroénergies pour une agriculture durable. The partnership aims to: (1) train agricultural engineers on agro-energy issues; (2) produce scientific knowledge on the economic, social, and environmental impacts of agro-energy sectors; and (3) create a space for exchange and innovation between the agricultural world, research, and energy stakeholders. The partnership was formalized in 2025.
• PhotosolflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotosol, a French solar leader founded in 2008 and subsidiary of the Rubis group since 2022, is a partner in organizing the Assises Françaises de l'Agrivoltaïsme 2026. Photosol designs, develops, and operates ground-mounted, rooftop, and parking canopy solar installations. The partnership is a flagship co-organization arrangement.
• REDENflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerREDEN, a pioneer of agrivoltaics in France since 2010 having developed more than 300 ha of greenhouses and solutions for livestock, arboriculture, and viticulture, is a partner in organizing the Assises Françaises de l'Agrivoltaïsme 2026. REDEN also collaborated with individual farmers (e.g., Xavier Cazenave) on agrivoltaic pilot projects.
• GLHD (Green Lighthouse Développement)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGLHD is the first company specialized in supporting photovoltaic projects designed by and for groups of farmers. It is an associated partner of the Assises Françaises de l'Agrivoltaïsme 2026. GLHD also developed the Ô Pâturages project with farmer Jean-Philippe Frossard and co-founded the FFPA.
• H2airminorGTM or Marketing PartnerH2air is a French independent renewable electricity producer that develops agrivoltaic solar plants and manages all project stages from development to operation. It is a supporting partner of the Assises Françaises de l'Agrivoltaïsme 2026.
• SAFERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SAFER (Société d'Aménagement Foncier et d'Établissement Rural) organizations play a key role in farmland governance in France. The FFPA and its farmer members work with SAFER bodies (e.g., Terravene, a SAFER-backed land company) to secure farmland for agrivoltaic projects and facilitate farm succession, as demonstrated in the Christelle Tabordet case.
• BCTG AvocatsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMaître Diane Mouratoglou, partner at BCTG Avocats since 2004 and specializing in business and real estate law with over 25 years advising renewable energy projects, serves on the FFPA Board representing the Partners college. She provides legal expertise for ethical and balanced agrivoltaic development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FNSEA: France's dominant national farmers' union. Comparable as a French membership-based federation representing farmers, but covers all agricultural sectors rather than specializing in agrivoltaic producers.
• Coordination Rurale: French independent farmers' union with national membership structure. Comparable as a French federation representing farmers' interests, though without an agrivoltaic-specific mandate.
• Jeunes Agriculteurs: French federation of young farmers organized around representation, training, and installation support. Comparable as a membership-driven national farmers' federation, though broader in agricultural scope than FFPA.
• Confédération Paysanne: French farmers' union organized as a federation of local and departmental syndicates. Comparable as a national farmer-led federation with advocacy and member representation functions across French agriculture.

Emerging players

• Terres Univia: French interprofessional organization for oilseed and protein crop sectors. Comparable as a French federation with agricultural sector representation and policy advocacy, though focused on plant protein value chains rather than agrivoltaics.

Broad incumbents

• SolarPower Europe: European solar industry association representing the solar value chain at EU level. Comparable as a membership-based federation advocating for solar sector growth, though operating at a broader geographic and product scope.
• Enerplan: French solar energy association representing the solar industry in France. Comparable as a sector federation, but focused on the broader solar industry rather than the farmer-led agrivoltaic niche.
• Chambres d'agriculture France (APCA): National network of French agricultural chambers representing the farming profession. Comparable as a French farmer-representation body, but covers all agricultural topics at a much larger scale than FFPA.
• Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables (SER): The main French trade association for renewable energies, including solar. SER is a comparable French membership-based advocacy body, though it covers the full renewable energy portfolio rather than specializing in agrivoltaics.

Regional players

• Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW-Solar): Germany's leading solar industry association. Comparable as a sector federation, but operating in Germany rather than France and not specifically focused on agrivoltaic farmers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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