Founded in 2008 and taken over in 2020 by Xavier BOREL with the support of the GALAPAGOS family group, BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT, and UNEXO, EMERAUDE SOLAIRE specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of solar power plants. Historically based in Brittany, the company expanded to Gironde in 2022 following the acquisition of INELIA. Today, it has established itself as a key player in the photovoltaic sector along the Atlantic Arc.
EMERAUDE SOLAIRE offers a comprehensive range of photovoltaic system installations, ranging from 100 kW to 5 MW, primarily on rooftops. With nearly 170 employees, the company serves a professional clientele that includes farmers, industrial businesses, commercial property owners, and local authorities. To date, EMERAUDE SOLAIRE has completed over 3,000 installations, generating more than 300 MW of electricity.
The photovoltaic sector is experiencing significant growth and presents numerous development opportunities, driven by the need for decarbonization, rising and fluctuating energy prices, and a tightening regulatory environment.
At the end of 2024, the management team at EMERAUDE SOLAIRE developed a new strategic plan aimed at sustaining the Group's growth through both organic and external means. In this context, FIVE ARROWS SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS (FASI), the environmental impact fund of FIVE ARROWS, emerged as the perfect partner due to its industry expertise and its ability to support the Group in its goal of becoming a national player.
FIVE ARROWS, the branch of ROTHSCHILD & CO focused on alternative asset investments, is acquiring a minority stake in the Group alongside all the existing shareholders who are reinvesting: Xavier BOREL, GALAPAGOS, BNP DEVELOPPEMENT, and UNEXO.
Xavier BOREL, President of EMERAUDE SOLAIRE:
"This partnership with FASI is a significant opportunity for ÉMERAUDE SOLAIRE. We share a common vision for the future of photovoltaics and its crucial role in the energy transition. Through this collaboration, we will speed up the deployment of our solar solutions and enhance our offerings with self-consumption, storage, and electric vehicle charging solutions. Now more than ever, we are committed to providing sustainable, efficient solutions that meet the energy challenges of today and tomorrow."
Jean CHATILLON, Managing Director of FIVE ARROWS
"We're excited to have the opportunity to invest in EMERAUDE SOLAIRE, a key player in the photovoltaic market for the past 16 years, known for its high-quality solutions and outstanding customer service. We'll be supporting Xavier and his team in harnessing the significant growth potential of the photovoltaic market, both organically and through targeted acquisitions, driven by rising energy costs and the challenges of decarbonization."
Nicolas MANCEAU, Partner at ADVISO PARTNERS
"We are thrilled to have supported the shareholders of EMERAUDE SOLAIRE in this capital restructuring with FIVE ARROWS SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS. This partnership will enable the Group to continue its geographical expansion, both through organic growth and external opportunities, positioning it as a leading national player while leveraging FASI's expertise in energy transition." This initiative demonstrates ADVISO PARTNERS' commitment to supporting impact-driven companies in their growth projects."
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