Envinergy
Our story

Our history

Our history

Founded in 1977, Envinergy has become the leading M&A boutique for renewable energy in France: hydropower first, then wind in 2009 and solar in 2011.
  • 49 ans

    Of experience since 1977

  • 786+

    Deals completed

  • 100 %

    Renewable energy

  • 3 Bureaux

    Based in Paris, Lyon and Frontignan

OUR HISTORY

Fifty years of expertise, over time

Jacques Piot founds Hydro Services Consultant

1977

Envinergy Transactions founded and 133 MW of hydro sold

2007

1st wind farm transaction

2009

1st photovoltaic transaction

2011

CANODOR: 1st corporate sale of France's third-largest hydropower player, with 35 employees and 20 plants

2018

HOUAT, buy-side: advisory on the acquisition of Vol-V ER

2019

MAESTRAL: 1st financing of a project under legal challenge

2019

HOPE: multiple transaction of a wind portfolio in operation, permitted and under development, totalling 635 MW

2020

SEPTANTE: sale of an 85 MWp photovoltaic portfolio

2022

1st financing of photovoltaic projects under a CPPA

2022

PPA: 57 GWh of long-term PPA contracts for Valorem

2023

POTAMOS: 1st corporate fundraising combining equity and convertible bonds, totalling €16m

2025

ORIENT: largest multi-platform AgriPV and wind transaction, with 30 employees and 2,200 MW of projects

2025

Our values

What guides every one of our deals.

400 kW hydropower plant

For 49 years

  1. 01

    Expertise

    In-depth command of energy markets to maximise the value of every asset.

  2. 02

    Commitment

    Tailored, fully hands-on support at every stage of your project.

  3. 03

    Integrity

    An independent, transparent approach, for decisions taken with complete confidence.

CSR commitments

Envinergy: an engaged player, beyond transactions.

Synergie Renouvelable
La Nuit des Enr

Events

Bringing the industry together

  • Synergie Renouvelable: committed co-organiser and patron since 2014.
  • Organiser of “La Nuit des EnR”, bringing together the players of the energy transition.
Jean Philippe Patrice
Tanguy Adisson

Sports sponsorship

Supporting excellence

  • Jean-Philippe Patrice, world no. 1 in the overall fencing rankings.
  • Tanguy Adisson, rising star of white-water sports.
MASCARIN closing, 18 rooftop PV plants on Réunion Island
Eco-hives

Sustainability

Acting every day

  • 11,000 kWp/year photovoltaic installation at our head office.
  • 100% electric and hybrid vehicles in our fleet.
  • The ECOruches: beehives installed and looked after on company premises.
Our history — Envinergy