Epopée Gestion is investing €30 million in EnerVivo, a Bordeaux-based agrivoltaic company, to enhance sustainable agricultural energy production in France.

Information on the Target

EnerVivo, a Bordeaux-based company founded in 2022, specializes in the design, development, and operation of photovoltaic plants, with a particular focus on agrivoltaic projects. The company is co-founded by Sylvain Frédéric, president, Vincent Girault, CEO, and Damien Léonard, development director, all of whom have extensive experience in the renewable energy and agronomy sectors. EnerVivo offers tailored photovoltaic solutions for agricultural needs, including photovoltaic greenhouses, shading structures on farmland, and rooftop installations. They oversee every project phase, from land prospecting and impact studies to permitting, construction, and commissioning. This comprehensive approach enables them to support farmers sustainably, merging the establishment of photovoltaic parks with agricultural productivity and climate change adaptation.

Industry Overview in France

The agrivoltaic sector in France is gaining momentum as the country aims to significantly increase its photovoltaic capacity, targeting 214 GW by 2050 as per RTE’s M1 scenario. Agrivoltaics presents a strategic solution to renewable energy production challenges without compromising agricultural land. By integrating energy production with agricultural activities, agrivoltaics helps ensure food security while advancing energy sovereignty.

As farmers increasingly face climate-related challenges, agrivoltaic projects provide them with additional income and a means to diversify their operations. By involving local farmers as co-owners, companies lik