HORNET ENERGIES

What HORNET ENERGIES does

EH2 (operating under the corporate name HORNET ENERGIES) is a French renewable energy project developer based in Lyon, founded in 2018 and structured as a Société d'Economie Mixte (SEM), indicating mixed public-private ownership with local government participation. The company develops, builds, and operates solar photovoltaic and wind electricity production installations for two principal customer segments: local authorities and public-sector entities (collectivités locales, SEMs) and private enterprises. Confirmed operational geography is the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with a flagship engagement in the Balcons du Dauphiné (Isère) area launched in 2025.

The company's product surface centers on two core offerings — solar photovoltaic installations (rooftop, ground-mounted, and parking shade structures/ombrières photovoltaïques) and wind energy projects — supported by four service modules spanning the full project lifecycle: feasibility studies, project development, construction, and operational management. EH2's operational management offering includes partnerships with electricity market aggregators for plant optimization, as documented in 2026 blog content. No proprietary software platform, AI capabilities, or patented technology is disclosed; the value proposition rests on bespoke technico-economic modeling tailored to each client's territory and constraints.

EH2 engages clients through a direct, consultative sales motion, delivering tailor-made technico-economic proposals for each project. Revenue is generated through project development fees, construction contracts, and long-term energy production contracts, with equity participation (tour de table) alongside local partners in operating assets. Marketing channels are limited to content marketing via a blog, an active LinkedIn presence, and client reference pages. With a headcount of 8 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no disclosed revenue, and one named major partnership, the company operates at small scale relative to the broader French renewable energy developer landscape.

Name

HORNET ENERGIES

Legal name

EH2

Website

https://hornet-energies.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HORNET ENERGIES (operating as EH2) is a Lyon-based French renewable energy developer that builds, develops, and operates solar photovoltaic and wind installations for local authorities and enterprises, primarily in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Project Development

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wind Farm EPC & Balance of Plant Construction (Civil, Electrical, Substations) (EUAMACAF), Renewable Energy Asset O&M (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAEAGAB), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Renewable energy development
• Solar photovoltaic projects
• Wind energy projects
• Energy project development
• Renewable electricity production

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Renewable energy project development and operation: EH2 develops, constructs, and operates renewable electricity production installations (solar and wind) for local authorities and enterprises, generating revenue through project development fees, construction contracts, and long-term energy production contracts. The company also appears to participate in project governance as a shareholder (tour de table), suggesting equity participation in operating assets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EH2 develops, builds, and operates renewable electricity production installations — primarily solar photovoltaic and wind energy — for local authorities (collectivités locales and SEM) and private enterprises in France. The company provides end-to-end project support across the full lifecycle: feasibility studies, project development, construction, and operational management of the power plants.

Product overview

EH2 is a renewable energy project developer offering integrated services across the entire lifecycle of wind and solar photovoltaic electricity production. The core offerings consist of photovoltaic solar installations and wind energy projects, supported by four service modules: feasibility studies, project development, construction, and operational management. Services are delivered to local authorities (collectivités, SEM) and businesses seeking to integrate renewable energy into their facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Photovoltaic Project (Projet solaire photovoltaïque)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Communauté de Communes des Balcons du Dauphiné (Isère)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EH2 entered into a public-private partnership with the Communauté de Communes des Balcons du Dauphiné (Isère) to solarize the community through the 'Balcons-SOLAIRE' initiative, launched in 2025. The project covers the solarization of buildings, land, and parking areas within the communauté de communes. EH2 participates as a strategic development and co-investment partner alongside the public authority.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Engie Green: Engie Green is the French subsidiary of ENGIE focused on renewable energy development (wind, solar PV, biomass). It is a direct competitor to EH2 in developing and operating solar and wind projects for French local authorities and businesses, with significantly greater resources and a national footprint.
• Photosol: Photosol is a French photovoltaic solar developer (now part of 3i Group) developing ground-mounted and rooftop PV projects across France. It is a direct comparable to EH2 in solar PV project development for French territories and businesses, though at greater scale and with a stronger capital base.
• Valorem: Valorem is a French independent renewable energy developer specializing in wind, solar PV, and hydroelectric projects. Like EH2, it focuses on territorial development and engages with local authorities, making it a strong direct comparable in business model and target customer base.
• URBASOLAR: URBASOLAR is a French solar PV developer (now part of the Swiss Axpo Group) developing utility-scale and decentralized PV projects in France. It is a direct comparable to EH2 in solar project development for French local authorities and businesses, with greater resources and an established track record.
• Akuo Energy: Akuo Energy is a French independent renewable energy developer active in wind, solar, and storage across multiple geographies. It is comparable to EH2 as a renewable IPP focused on local partnerships and bespoke project models, though larger and more internationally diversified.
• Neoen: Neoen is a leading French independent renewable energy producer (solar, wind, storage) listed on Euronext Paris. It is comparable to EH2 as a French-headquartered renewable developer, though at a vastly larger scale, and offers a public-market benchmark for valuation of French renewable developers.
• EDF Renewables: EDF Renewables is the dedicated renewable energy subsidiary of EDF, developing wind, solar, and other renewable projects in France and globally. It competes directly with EH2 in French solar and wind project development, particularly with local authorities and enterprises, though at a much larger scale and with greater balance-sheet capacity.

Emerging players

• Energie Partagée Investissement: Energie Partagée Investissement is a French cooperative investment vehicle funding citizen-led renewable energy projects. It overlaps with EH2's SEM/governance-participation model, both involving local stakeholders in project ownership, though it operates as an investor rather than a developer.

Broad incumbents

• Lightsource bp: Lightsource bp is a global solar PV project developer backed by bp. While primarily utility-scale, it overlaps with EH2 in solar PV development expertise and enterprise/government engagement, though operates at significantly larger scale and capital intensity.
• TotalEnergies Renewables (France): TotalEnergies' renewable division develops utility-scale solar and wind projects in France and globally. It is a broad incumbent peer — competing with EH2 for French solar/wind project mandates but with vastly greater capital, an integrated energy business, and a global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hornet-energies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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