FRESNEL ELECTRICITE

What FRESNEL ELECTRICITE does

Fresnel Électricité is a French electrical contracting firm headquartered in Couëron (Nantes metropolitan area) and operating as a wholly-owned entity under Groupe Fresnel. Founded in 1927, the company provides integrated electrical engineering services across high-voltage (courant fort, including HTA transformer stations) and low-voltage (courant faible, including structured cabling, access control, CCTV, intrusion detection) systems, complemented by building management systems (GTB), KNX-based intelligent lighting, fire safety (SSI), maintenance, technical studies, and — more recently — electric-vehicle charging infrastructure. Its client portfolio is concentrated in commercial real estate (Zen Atalante, BPCE, Eup Tou You), transportation infrastructure (Ilot ABC Carrousel), digital coworking (Halle 6 Est), and automotive retail (BMW Nantes), with crew sizes consistent with a small specialist contractor (8 reported employees).

The business model is project-based B2B enterprise field sales, with revenue generated through one-time fixed-price installation contracts, recurring maintenance subscriptions, and professional services for technical studies. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is purely direct — no marketplace, reseller, or digital-self-serve channel — with lead generation relying on project references, repeat enterprise relationships, and a LinkedIn corporate presence. The company sits within a broader Groupe Fresnel group that bundles complementary entities (LEFEL Électricité, Fresnel Énergie, Fresnel ENR) providing cross-entity resource sharing for larger multi-trade projects spanning electrical, energy, and renewable verticals. Geographic scope is regional, concentrated in Pays de la Loire and Bretagne, with no global footprint claim.

Name

FRESNEL ELECTRICITE

Legal name

Fresnel Électricité

Website

https://fresnel-electricite.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fresnel Électricité is a Couëron-based French electrical contractor delivering high-voltage, low-voltage, security, KNX lighting, GTB, and EV-charging installations for commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients in the Nantes metropolitan area, operating as part of Groupe Fresnel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Building management systems
• High voltage contracting
• Low current systems
• Commercial electrical maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Couëron

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: One-time project-based installation services for electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and public buildings. Revenue is generated through fixed-price contracts for new installations, including power systems, lighting, security, and building management.
2. Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts providing preventive and corrective maintenance for electrical installations to ensure reliability and compliance.
3. Technical Studies and Consulting: Engineering studies, audits, and technical consulting for electrical project optimization and regulatory compliance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FRESNEL ELECTRICITE is a French electrical contracting firm founded in 1927, headquartered in Couëron (Nantes metropolitan area). The company designs, installs, and maintains high-voltage (courant fort) and low-current (courant faible) electrical systems for tertiary, industrial, and public-sector buildings, including security, lighting, building management (GTB), and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Product overview

Fresnel Électricité is an electrical services company offering a portfolio of integrated services rather than a software product platform. The core offering consists of high-voltage power installations (Courant fort), low-current systems (Courant faible), security solutions, lighting systems, maintenance services, building technical management (GTB), and technical studies. These services are provided as standalone offerings that can be combined for comprehensive electrical infrastructure projects across commercial, industrial, and public sector buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High-Voltage Electrical Installations (Courant Fort) Design, installation, and commissioning of high-voltage electrical systems, including HTA transformer stations and general electrical distribution for tertiary, industrial, and public-sector buildings in the Nantes metropolitan area.
• Low-Current Systems (Courant Faible) Installation of low-current and structured cabling systems, including VDI (voice-data-image) networks, used to support building communications and IT infrastructure.
• Building Security Systems (Sécurité des biens et des personnes) Integrated security solutions covering intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, and fire safety systems, designed for commercial, industrial, and public-sector facilities.
• Lighting Solutions (Éclairages) Design and installation of architectural and functional lighting, including KNX-controlled lighting and blind management systems for buildings.
• Building Management Systems — GTB Deployment of Gestion Technique du Bâtiment (technical building management) systems to monitor and control energy use, lighting, and equipment in tertiary buildings, supporting energy efficiency and operational optimization.
• Electrical Maintenance Services Ongoing preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical installations across commercial, industrial, and public-sector sites, ensuring safety compliance and operational continuity.
• Technical Studies (Études Techniques) Engineering and design studies for electrical projects, supporting clients in scoping, technical specification, and execution planning prior to installation.
• EV Charging Station Installation (Bornes IRVE) Installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (bornes de recharge véhicules électriques) for corporate fleets, public parking, and building operators transitioning to electric mobility.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe FresnelcoreOthersParent company structure encompassing multiple electrical service entities: Fresnel Électricité (core electrical installations), LEFEL Électricité, Fresnel Énergie, and Fresnel ENR. The group structure enables comprehensive service delivery across residential, commercial, and renewable energy electrical needs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ineo (VINCI Energies): VINCI Energies brand focused on electrical and digital infrastructure for buildings and territories. Directly comparable in high/low-voltage, security, and EV charging scope, with national reach.
• SPIE: Largest French independent multi-technical services group with a substantial electrical contracting and building systems division. Direct competitor for tertiary/industrial/public-sector electrical installations, building management, and maintenance contracts in western France.
• SNEF: French electrical contractor specializing in tertiary, industrial, and infrastructure projects including high-voltage installations, low-current systems, security, and EV charging. Closely comparable service portfolio to Fresnel Électricité.
• ETDE (VINCI Energies): French electrical contractor within VINCI Energies network specializing in tertiary, industrial, and infrastructure electrical installations. Comparable service mix including HTA, building management, and energy efficiency.
• Cegelec: VINCI Energies brand focused on electrical contracting, HVAC, and building systems for commercial and industrial clients. Direct competitor for HTA transformer stations, KNX lighting, and integrated building management projects.

Broad incumbents

• VINCI Energies: Parent organization of Cegelec and Ineo, covering electrical contracting, ICT infrastructure, and building management at national and European scale. Sets competitive benchmarks for scope, technology integration, and procurement frameworks.
• Bouygues Energies & Services: Division of Bouygues Construction providing electrical contracting, smart building, and energy services to commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients. Competes for the same enterprise and public procurement contracts as Fresnel.
• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: Major French electrical and energy systems contractor offering comprehensive services from design through maintenance. Operates across all building segments with the scale and multi-technical bundling that Fresnel cannot match independently.
• ENGIE Solutions: ENGIE's multi-technical services arm covering electrical installations, building management, energy efficiency, and EV charging infrastructure. Direct overlap with Fresnel's tertiary and industrial service lines plus energy transition offerings.

Regional players

• ETDE Ouest / Regional Electrical Contractors: Regional branches of national groups (e.g., SPIE Ouest, SNEF Atlantique, Cegelec Ouest) that compete most directly with Fresnel within the Pays de la Loire and Bretagne territories for local commercial, industrial, and public-sector tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fresnel-electricite

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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