seml elina

What seml elina does

SEM Elina is a French Société d'Économie Mixte (SEM) — a public-private hybrid entity — founded in 2020 by two public energy syndicates, SDEC23 (Syndicat Départemental d'Énergies de la Creuse) and SEHV (Syndicat d'Énergies de la Haute-Vienne). Headquartered in Le Palais-sur-Vienne, Haute-Vienne, the company develops and manages renewable energy infrastructure across three product lines: (1) photovoltaic solar installations, including ground-mounted solar farms, rooftop systems on agricultural and commercial buildings, solar carports (ombrières), and agrivoltaic projects; (2) modern wind energy parks; and (3) methanization facilities that convert organic waste into biogas. The underlying technology is conventional renewable energy infrastructure with no proprietary or differentiated technical stack disclosed.

The company reports a pipeline of 108 projects in various stages of development totaling 693 MWc of installed capacity — comprising 35 ground-based solar plants (500 MWc), 59 rooftop and carport solar projects (14 MWc), 12 wind energy projects (178 MWc), and 2 methanization projects (0.41 MWc). Operations span 9 French departments across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and Centre-Val de Loire regions, with an ecosystem of 100+ partners. Its go-to-market is direct territorial engagement with local and regional government entities rather than competitive sales; as a SEM, it is institutionally backed by its two founding public syndicates.

The business model centers on renewable energy project development and management funded through combined public and private capital, enabling larger-scale infrastructure than either sector could independently deploy. The company addresses local needs for renewable energy infrastructure, regional economic stimulation, energy independence, waste management via methanization, and environmental transition. Revenue mechanics, pricing models, and ownership splits are not publicly disclosed, and the company operates with 1–10 employees as a lean project-orchestration entity.

Name

seml elina

Legal name

Elina

Website

https://sem-elina.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SEM Elina is a French public-private partnership founded in 2020 by energy syndicates SDEC23 and SEHV. It develops and manages 108 solar, wind, and methanization renewable energy projects totaling 693 MWc across 9 French departments, serving local and regional government entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Infrastructure

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy Industrial Facilities Construction (Solar, Wind, Storage) (IMAFADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Renewable energy infrastructure
• Photovoltaic solar projects
• Wind farm development
• Biogas methanization
• Public-private energy partnership

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Palais-sur-vienne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Renewable energy project development and management: As a Société d'Économie Mixte (SEM), SEM Elina develops and manages renewable energy infrastructure combining public and private financing. Projects include solar farms, wind parks, and methanization facilities serving local territories.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SEM Elina develops and manages renewable energy infrastructure projects as a Société d'Économie Mixte (SEM), combining public and private financing. Its core offerings span three pillars: (1) photovoltaic solar installations including ground-based farms, rooftop systems, solar carports, and agrivoltaic projects; (2) wind energy parks; and (3) methanization facilities that transform organic waste into biogas. Projects are developed in close collaboration with local and regional government entities across nine French departments.

Product overview

Elina is a Société d'Économie Mixte (SEM) that develops and manages renewable energy infrastructure projects. The company operates three core product lines: (1) Photovoltaic solar installations including ground-based solar farms, rooftop solar on agricultural/commercial buildings, solar carports (ombrières), and agrivoltaic projects; (2) Wind energy through modern wind farm development; and (3) Methanization facilities that convert organic waste into biogas. These three renewable energy solutions work together to serve the company's mission of creating a sustainable energy future for the Limousin territory.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photovoltaic installations (Photovoltaïque) Solar energy solutions including ground-based solar farms (centrales solaires au sol), rooftop solar installations on agricultural and commercial buildings, solar carports (ombrières), and agrivoltaic projects. These installations capture sunlight to produce clean, renewable electricity. SEM Elina has 35 ground-based solar projects (500 MWc) and 59 rooftop and shade projects (14 MWc) in its portfolio.
• Wind energy parks (Éolien) Wind energy solutions through the development and deployment of modern wind farms that harness wind power to generate clean, sustainable electricity for local communities. SEM Elina has 12 wind energy projects with a total installed capacity of 178 MWc.
• Methanization (Méthanisation) Organic waste methanization solutions that transform organic waste into biogas, a renewable energy source. These facilities reduce waste and promote circular economy principles while generating sustainable energy. SEM Elina has 2 methanization projects with a total installed capacity of 0.41 MWc.

Quantifiable outcome

• 693 MWc total power capacity developed across all projects
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SEHV (Syndicat d'Energie de la Haute-Vienne)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020SEHV (Syndicat d'Energie de la Haute-Vienne) is a key founding partner of SEM Elina. As one of the creating syndicates alongside SDEC23, SEHV provides institutional backing and strategic direction for renewable energy projects in the Haute-Vienne department. SEHV operates from 8 rue d'Anguernaud, ZA le Chatenet, same location as Elina headquarters.
• SDEC23 (Syndicat Départemental d'Energie de la Creuse)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020SDEC23 (Syndicat Départemental d'Energie de la Creuse) is a founding partner of SEM Elina, co-created in 2020 with SEHV. SDEC23 represents the Creuse department and provides institutional support and regional expertise for energy transition projects developed by Elina in the Creuse territory.
• Territoire d'énergiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerritoire d'énergie is a national network of energy syndicates that connects regional energy authorities. Elina collaborates with this network as part of its broader ecosystem of territorial energy stakeholders, enabling knowledge sharing and coordinated energy transition initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Akuo Energy: Akuo is a France-based independent renewable energy producer developing wind, solar, and biogas projects nationally. It is the closest direct peer given the overlapping multi-technology renewable development model in the French market.
• Neoen: Neoen is a leading French independent power producer in wind, solar, and storage with a pan-European and international footprint. Comparable as a French-headquartered multi-technology renewable developer/asset owner.
• Voltalia: Voltalia is a French renewable IPP operating in wind, solar, hydro, and biomass across multiple geographies. Comparable as a French-rooted multi-tech renewable developer competing for similar regional and utility-scale projects.
• Q Energy: Q Energy (formerly Quadran) is a French-origin renewable energy developer active in wind, solar, and storage across Europe. Comparable as another multi-technology European IPP with strong French operational roots.
• Boralex: Boralex is a Canadian-founded renewable IPP with substantial operations in France across wind, solar, and biomass. Comparable as an independent multi-tech renewable developer with significant French market presence competing for similar regional projects.
• VSB Energies Nouvelles: VSB is a European renewable developer (French-German origin) focused on wind and solar projects across France and the EU. Comparable as a mid-sized independent renewable developer competing for similar regional and ground-mounted solar/wind projects.

Broad incumbents

• Engie Green: Engie Green is the dedicated French renewable subsidiary of Engie, operating wind, solar, and biomass projects across France. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering similar multi-tech renewable development with greater capital scale and geographic breadth.
• EDF Renewables: EDF Renewables is the EDF group's renewable development arm, with significant wind and solar projects across France and globally. Comparable as a major incumbent whose French portfolio directly overlaps Elina's target geographies and technologies.
• EDP Renewables: EDP Renewables is a global renewable IPP with operations across wind and solar in Europe, including France. Comparable as a large incumbent with broader geographic reach and capital scale but overlapping technology set and target markets.

Others

• Suez Group: Suez is a major French group active in waste management and biomethane/methanization. Comparable as a relevant adjacent/thematic operator in the organic-waste biogas segment that Elina is also developing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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