CVE
Marseille, France
About
Founded in 2009, CVE is a private headquartered in Marseille, France with approximately 500-1000 employees specializing in Solar, Biogas, Hydrogen.
CVE is a French independent renewable energy producer headquartered in Marseille, operating across multiple energy sectors including photovoltaic solar, biogas (biomethane), and green hydrogen. The company positions itself as an integrated actor across the methane value chain, from organic waste collection through biomethane production to soil return of organic matter. CVE develops, finances, constructs, and operates renewable energy facilities with a focus on decentralized, territory-based production models and direct energy sales. The company holds B Corp certification and operates as a mission-driven enterprise committed to positive environmental, human, and social impact. CVE operates community solar projects in the United States (New York, Massachusetts, Illinois), small solar farms under 5 MW in Spain, distributed renewable energy projects in Chile, and solar plus storage solutions in South Africa. The company manages the complete project development cycle and emphasizes stakeholder governance and shared value creation in its territorial projects.
Headquarters
Marseille, France
Founded
2009
Employees
500-1000
Company Type
Private
Annual Revenue
$100M-$150M
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
France, Spain, United States, Chile, South Africa
Projects
Volx Solar Park
Bon-Repos-sur-Blavet Citizen Solar Park
Bordeaux Port Organic Waste Project
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
B Corp
RED III
Sustainability
1M
Tonnes CO₂/yr avoided