solar eco

What solar eco does

SOLAR ECO is a private French solar installation company headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne. Founded in 2021 by two partners — one an electrician and one a roofer — the company provides turnkey photovoltaic (PV) installations, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and solar carport/pergola solutions to residential ("particuliers") and professional ("professionnels") customers across the Auvergne region, primarily Clermont-Ferrand and Puy de Dôme. The company operates exclusively through direct sales with no subcontractors, using in-house salaried and trained technicians for the entire project lifecycle from feasibility study through administrative procedures (Consuel certification) to installation and commissioning.

The technical stack is built on industry-standard, partner-supplied components rather than proprietary technology. Installations use premium panels from Trina Solar, DMEGC, and DualSun (25-year warranties), Enphase IQ8 and APsystems micro-inverters (20-year warranties), Huawei hybrid inverters, and ETN-certified on-roof ("surimposition") fixation systems with 10-year structural insurance. Auxiliary offerings include virtual battery storage for self-consumption optimization, IRVE-certified EV charging infrastructure, and integrated solar carport solutions. SOLAR ECO holds RGE QualiPV and Recharge Elec+ certifications, which are required for customers to access French self-consumption subsidies and the EDF Obligation d'Achat (OA) surplus electricity purchase scheme.

SOLAR ECO's revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional — one-time installation fees priced at €6,000 TTC (3 kWc), €10,200 TTC (6 kWc), and €13,400 TTC (9 kWc) for standard residential systems — supplemented by facilitation of 20-year EDF OA surplus contracts at €0.1276/kWh. The company acquires customers through a localized mix of digital channels (solar-eco.fr website, Instagram, Facebook under "@solarecoclermont"), Google Reviews social proof, word-of-mouth, and a free 48-hour quote turnaround. Geographic scope is restricted to a single region in France, with no external funding, acquisitions, or expansion beyond Auvergne identified in the source material.

Name

solar eco

Legal name

SOLAR ECO

Website

https://solar-eco.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SOLAR ECO is a Clermont-Ferrand-based solar installer providing turnkey photovoltaic systems, EV charging stations, and solar carports to residential and professional customers across the Auvergne region of France, using in-house technicians without subcontractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE), Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic installation services
• Residential solar panel installation
• EV charging station installation
• Solar carport installation
• Renewable energy contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Clermont-ferrand

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photovoltaic installation sales: One-time sale and installation of complete photovoltaic systems including panels, micro-inverters, and fixation equipment for residential and commercial customers. Includes turnkey installation from feasibility study to commissioning.
2. Electric vehicle charging station installation: Sale and installation of IRVE-certified EV charging stations, with options for residential, corporate, and co-ownership applications. Includes personalized solutions and management services.
3. Solar carport and pergola installation: Custom installation of solar carports and pergolas combining vehicle protection with photovoltaic energy production for EV charging and home consumption.
4. Surplus electricity sales to EDF OA: Customers sell excess solar production back to EDF Obligation d'Achat at regulated tariffs (0.1276€/kWh for installations up to 9kWc) under 20-year contracts.
5. Administrative project management services: Comprehensive administrative handling including feasibility studies, regulatory compliance (Consuel certification), and administrative procedures for installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solar Eco installs complete photovoltaic solar panel systems, IRVE-certified electric vehicle charging stations, and solar carport/pergola structures for residential homeowners and professional clients in the Clermont-Ferrand and Auvergne region of France. The company manages the entire project lifecycle — feasibility study, administrative procedures, installation, Consuel certification, and commissioning — using in-house salaried technicians without subcontractors. Equipment is sourced from premium manufacturers (Trina Solar, DMEGC, DualSun panels; Enphase, APsystems micro-inverters; Huawei inverters) with warranties of up to 25 years on panels and 20 years on inverters.

Product overview

SOLAR ECO is a local solar installation company based in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, offering a unified service portfolio centered on photovoltaic panel installation. The core offering comprises photovoltaic panel systems (for residential and commercial), EV charging stations (bornes de recharge), and solar carport/pergola structures. The company operates as a single integrated service provider handling the complete project lifecycle from feasibility studies through administrative procedures to installation and commissioning. Equipment brands integrated into installations include ENPHASE and APsystems micro-inverters, Huawei inverters, and Trina Solar, DMEGC Solar, and DualSun panels—all backed by 25-year warranties. Optional add-on services include virtual battery storage for maximizing self-consumption. SOLAR ECO does not subcontract any work; all installation and maintenance is performed by in-house qualified technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photovoltaic Panel Installation (Panneaux photovoltaïques) Turnkey installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems for residential homeowners and professional clients. Includes feasibility study, administrative procedures, ETN-certified on-roof mounting, grid connection, and Consuel certification. Available in 3kWc (€6,000 TTC), 6kWc (€10,200 TTC), and 9kWc (€13,400 TTC) packages with premium panels (25-year warranty) and micro-inverters (20-year warranty).
• EV Charging Station Installation (Bornes de recharge IRVE) Installation of IRVE-certified electric vehicle charging stations by Recharge Elec+-trained personnel for residential homes, businesses, and co-ownership buildings. Solutions are personalized to the customer's vehicle and use case, with reduced charging times for electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Solar Carport Installation (Carport solaire) Custom solar canopy structures that protect vehicles from weather while generating photovoltaic electricity for EV charging and home consumption. Combines parking shelter with integrated solar panels and EV charging infrastructure.
• Solar Pergola Installation (Pergola solaire) Outdoor solar pergola structures providing shade for outdoor spaces while hosting photovoltaic panels for electricity generation.
• Solar Shade Installation (Ombrières solaires) Solar shade structures (ombrières) for outdoor spaces providing shelter while generating electricity through integrated photovoltaic panels.
• Virtual Battery Self-Consumption Service (Autoconsommation avec batterie virtuelle) Virtual battery storage service enabling customers to store surplus solar production for later use, achieving self-consumption rates up to 100% and maximizing the financial return from their photovoltaic installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Self-consumption rate up to 100% with virtual battery storage
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DUALSUNcoreTechnology or IntegrationDUALSUN is a solar panel manufacturer that has granted SOLAR ECO partner installer status. SOLAR ECO received training at DualSun facilities in Marseille and holds official 'Installateur Partenaire DUALSUN' certification.
• EnphasecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnphase provides IQ8 micro-inverters used in SOLAR ECO installations. These micro-inverters convert DC to AC at panel level and come with 20-year warranties.
• APsystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAPsystems provides micro-inverter technology for SOLAR ECO photovoltaic installations, complementing Enphase as an alternative micro-inverter supplier.
• Trina SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrina Solar supplies photovoltaic panels with 25-year warranties for SOLAR ECO installations, positioned as a premium brand option.
• DMEGC SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationDMEGC Solar is described as a world leader in photovoltaic technology, supplying solar panels with 25-year guarantees for SOLAR ECO installations.
• EDF Obligation d'AchatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEDF OA is the state-mandated electricity buyer that purchases surplus solar production from SOLAR ECO customers under 20-year fixed-price contracts at regulated tariffs (0.1276€/kWh for ≤9kWc). Customers receive self-consumption subsidies through this partnership.
• EnedisminorOthersEnedis (the French electricity distribution network operator) handles grid connection procedures and charges connection fees for total production sales installations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EDF ENR: National French solar installer (subsidiary of EDF) offering residential and commercial PV with the same RGE QualiPV positioning, EDF OA tariff facilitation, and turnkey installation model that SOLAR ECO uses. Directly comparable business with vastly greater scale.
• In Sun We Trust: French residential solar installer offering turnkey rooftop PV, battery storage and EV charging across multiple French regions. Closely comparable product set (PV + storage + EV) and customer type (individual homeowners) to SOLAR ECO.
• Nouvel'R: French residential solar renovation specialist installing rooftop PV, batteries and EV chargers with a national footprint. Targets the same particuliers segment as SOLAR ECO with an overlapping product suite.
• ilek: Toulouse-based green-energy supplier that bundles rooftop solar installation with green electricity contracts, serving French residential customers. Same primary segment and offers solar + EV charging similar to SOLAR ECO.
• MyLight Systems: French smart-energy company combining residential PV, virtual battery storage and energy management. Direct overlap with SOLAR ECO's autoconsommation avec batterie virtuelle offering and homeowner target customer.
• Beem: French residential solar and battery solutions provider selling plug-and-play and installed PV kits to homeowners. Competes with SOLAR ECO for the same particuliers segment with an emphasis on self-consumption.

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Home Services: Installation and maintenance arm of ENGIE covering solar, heating, and electrical work across France. Broad incumbent with residential PV as part of a wider energy-services portfolio; overlapping capability with SOLAR ECO but at much greater scale.
• TotalEnergies (Solar): Major energy group with a residential solar offering (via the acquired SunPower France business). Competes broadly with SOLAR ECO in French residential PV with national marketing reach and bundled energy contracts.

Others

• DualSun: French hybrid solar panel manufacturer that has certified SOLAR ECO as an 'Installateur Partenaire DUALSUN.' Not a competitor; an upstream supplier partner whose products SOLAR ECO installs.
• Enphase Energy: U.S.-listed manufacturer of IQ8 micro-inverters that SOLAR ECO installs across its PV projects. Upstream technology supplier (20-year warranty product) rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/solarecoclermont
• Instagraminstagram.com/solarecoclermont
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solarecoclermont

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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