France Agrivoltaïsme

What France Agrivoltaïsme does

France Agrivoltaïsme is a French non-profit industry association (association loi 1901) founded in June 2021 and headquartered at 12 rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris. It is the first association in France dedicated exclusively to agrivoltaics — the co-location of agricultural production with photovoltaic electricity generation — and functions as the national convening body for the sector across three stakeholder colleges: Agriculture, Energy, and Agrivoltaic Technologies. With a staff of approximately 9 and roughly 100 member organizations reaching an estimated 15,000+ affiliates through cooperatives, Chambers of Agriculture, and FNSAFER, the association's deliverables are industry services rather than commercial products: an annual national conference series (Les Rencontres de l'Agrivoltaïsme) with tiered pricing of €145-€250 HT per attendee, the RSE Best Practices Guide for sustainable agrivoltaic project development (published July 2023), and co-development of the AFNOR agrivoltaic certification label (launched January 2022).

The association generates revenue through recurring annual membership subscriptions across its three colleges and event registration fees. It does not develop proprietary agrivoltaic technology itself but promotes and supports member-developed solutions including dynamic agrivoltaic systems, protective structures for crops and livestock, and AI-piloted solar louvers. Its core function is regulatory advocacy, ecosystem coordination, and standards development: the association contributed directly to the APER law (voted February 2023) and the agrivoltaic decree (published November 2024), which impose real-results obligations on developers to protect agricultural production. It has also extended its mandate internationally through Memoranda of Understanding with Italy's AIAS and Germany's VnAP (November 2023) and operates a regional delegate network across 14 French regions for territorial outreach.

Co-presidency is held by Olivier Dauger (FNSEA, Agriculture college) and Thierry Vergnaud (Iberdrola, Energy college), reflecting the balanced tripartite governance model. The board of administrators includes representatives from EDF Power Solutions, Qair, Voltalia, TSE, OKWind, Sun'Agri, Rem Tec, Chambres d'agriculture France, and INRAE. Six working commissions (Norms and Labels, Regulation, International, Agrivoltaic Technologies, RSE, and Finance-Law-Insurance) structure the operational agenda.

Name

France Agrivoltaïsme

Legal name

France Agrivoltaïsme

Website

https://france-agrivoltaisme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

France Agrivoltaïsme is a French non-profit association founded in June 2021 that serves as the national convening body for agrivoltaics, representing approximately 100 member organizations across agriculture, energy, and technology colleges to shape regulatory frameworks, certification standards, and industry practices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association / Renewable Energy Advocacy

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Quality, Testing, Certification & Standards (Lab Testing, Inspections, Compliance) (EUAMABAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

Keywords

• Agrivoltaic industry association
• Renewable energy advocacy
• Agricultural climate adaptation
• Solar farming standards
• Agri-photovoltaic policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

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 fees: The association generates revenue through annual membership fees from its 90+ member organizations across three colleges representing agriculture, energy, and technology sectors. Members receive access to studies, networking opportunities, industry intelligence, B2B partnerships, preferred event pricing, and the right to use the France Agrivoltaïsme logo.
2. Event registration fees: The organization generates revenue through paid conferences and events including Les Rencontres de l'Agrivoltaïsme, with tiered pricing for members and non-members, including early bird discounts and virtual attendance options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

France Agrivoltaïsme is a French non-profit industry association founded in June 2021 that convenes agricultural, energy, and agrivoltaic technology stakeholders to promote fair, responsible, and sustainable agrivoltaics. Its core offerings include an annual membership program across three colleges, the annual Rencontres de l'Agrivoltaïsme conference, the RSE Best Practices Guide publication, and participation in the Observatoire de l'Agrivoltaïsme transparency tool with ADEME. The association also drives regulatory advocacy that shaped the APER law (2023) and the agrivoltaic decree, and contributes to the AFNOR agrivoltaic certification label.

Product overview

France Agrivoltaïsme is a professional association dedicated to agrivoltaics in France, not a commercial product company. Its offerings consist of industry association services including: a Guide des Bonnes Pratiques RSE (RSE Best Practices Guide) providing orientations and recommendations for sustainable project development; Les Rencontres de l'Agrivoltaïsme, annual national conferences for members and industry stakeholders to discuss regulatory perspectives and best practices; and participation in the Observatoire de l'Agrivoltaïsme, a transparency and evaluation tool for agrivoltaic projects developed with ADEME. The association also provides networking opportunities, regulatory guidance, and member access through its membership program.

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Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership in one of three colleges (Agriculture, Energy, Agrivoltaic Technology) providing access to studies, networking, industry intelligence, B2B partnerships, preferred event pricing, and the right to use the France Agrivoltaïsme logo. Designed for organizations operating across the agrivoltaic value chain.
• Les Rencontres de l'Agrivoltaïsme Annual national conference bringing together association members, experts, elected officials, and key industry actors (200+ participants) to discuss regulatory perspectives and best agrivoltaic practices. First edition held October 2024 in Paris; third edition scheduled September 2025.
• Guide des Bonnes Pratiques RSE de l'Agrivoltaïsme Published guide of orientations and recommendations to accompany project developers in developing sustainable agrivoltaics and facilitate project ownership in territories. Distributed to members and the broader agrivoltaic community.
• Observatoire de l'Agrivoltaïsme Transparency and evaluation tool dedicated to agrivoltaic projects, presented by ADEME at the second Rencontres de l'Agrivoltaïsme (June 2025). Constitutes a major advance for the structuring of the sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Association united approximately 100 members from agricultural, energy, and agrivoltaic technology sectors since June 2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AIAS - Associazione Italiana Agrivoltaico Sostenibile (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023Memorandum of Understanding signed at Agrivoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2023 to work together on building and developing fair, responsible, and sustainable agrivoltaics at the European level. This partnership brings together French and Italian agrivoltaic associations for cross-border collaboration.
• VnAP - Verband für nachhaltige Agri-PV (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023Memorandum of Understanding signed at Agrivoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2023 to collaborate on developing fair, responsible, and sustainable agrivoltaics across Europe. Partners aim to establish shared European standards and best practices for the industry.
• AFNOR CertificationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Agrivoltaïsme initiated and largely contributed to the first AFNOR agrivoltaic label (January 2022): 'Projet agrivoltaïque de classe A sur culture'. The association continues to participate in label development including the 'Culture pour l'Elevage' (livestock) label. Association representatives participate in AFNOR working groups for standards development.
• ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADEME presented the Observatory of Agrivoltaics at the second Rencontres de l'Agrivoltaïsme (June 2025). France Agrivoltaïsme participates in IEA PVPS workshops and ADEME initiatives to develop agrivoltaic standards and transparency tools for project evaluation.
• INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINRAE researchers contribute to France Agrivoltaïsme as Qualified External Persons. Researcher Christian Dupraz serves as administrator. INRAE collaborates on agronomic studies, observatory development, and technology assessment for agrivoltaic projects.
• FNSEA (Fédération Nationale des Syndicats d'Exploitants Agricoles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational farmers union joined as member in November 2022. Co-president Olivier Dauger represents FNSEA on the board. FNSEA brings agricultural expertise and represents farmer interests in agrivoltaic projects.
• Chambres d'agriculture FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChambers of Agriculture joined as member in November 2022 and co-host major events including Les Rencontres de l'Agrivoltaïsme at their headquarters. They provide regional delegate infrastructure and agricultural expertise for the agrivoltaic sector.
• IDELE (Institut de l'Elevage)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDELE contributes expertise on livestock and agrivoltaic systems, participating in association working groups and events as a Qualified External Person. Catherine Brocas, Responsable de service Eau-Air-Energie, participates in agrivoltaic discussions.
• Les Jeunes AgriculteursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung Farmers organization contributes as Qualified External Persons to France Agrivoltaïsme working groups, bringing perspectives of the next generation of agricultural operators.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• FNSEA (Fédération Nationale des Syndicats d'Exploitants Agricoles): France's main farmers' union and a member of France Agrivoltaïsme with co-presidential representation. Comparable as a powerful French agricultural advocacy body and a key partner shaping the association's agricultural legitimacy.
• AFNOR Certification: France's leading certification body. Co-developed the first AFNOR agrivoltaic label with France Agrivoltaïsme and continues to expand standards (livestock label). Comparable as a partner organization defining the standards landscape the association operates in.
• ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique): France's ecological transition agency. Partner on the Observatoire de l'Agrivoltaïsme and IEA PVPS workshops; a quasi-regulator and program administrator in the same agrivoltaic ecosystem.
• Chambres d'agriculture France (APCA): National network of French Chambers of Agriculture, a member of France Agrivoltaïsme and co-host of Les Rencontres de l'Agrivoltaïsme. Comparable as a French agricultural institutional stakeholder and regional delegate infrastructure.

Direct peers

• AIAS - Associazione Italiana Agrivoltaico Sostenibile: Italy's national association dedicated to agrivoltaics. Signed a mutual MoU with France Agrivoltaïsme in 2023 to develop fair, responsible, and sustainable agrivoltaics at the European level, making it the closest geographic and thematic peer.
• VnAP - Verband für nachhaltige Agri-PV: Germany's national association for sustainable agrivoltaics. Also party to the 2023 MoU with France Agrivoltaïsme; works on shared European standards and best practices for agrivoltaic development.

Broad incumbents

• ENERPLAN: French professional association for solar energy, representing the entire solar value chain. Comparable as a French solar industry body, though broader than France Agrivoltaïsme's agrivoltaic-specific focus.
• SolarPower Europe: European-level solar industry association. Comparable as a trade association advocating for solar policy and market development at EU level, with which France Agrivoltaïsme engages through the Agrivoltaics Industry Forum Europe.
• Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables (SER): France's main renewable energy industry trade association covering wind, solar, biomass, and related sectors. Operates upstream of France Agrivoltaïsme on broader renewable energy policy and overlaps on solar advocacy.

Emerging players

• Global Agrivoltaic Alliance (proposed/emerging): Emerging international coordination efforts for agrivoltaics, including the Agrivoltaics Industry Forum Europe. France Agrivoltaïsme's AIAS/VnAP MoUs could evolve into a comparable supranational peer structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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