Energie-autrement
Crêts-en-Belledonne, Isère, France
About
Founded in 2013, Energie-autrement is a ngo headquartered in Crêts-en-Belledonne, France with approximately 1-10 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Biomass.
Energie-autrement is an association and educational platform founded by Barnabé Chaillot, a French DIY enthusiast and YouTube creator with over 300,000 subscribers. The organization focuses on promoting energy independence and resilience through accessible, low-technology renewable energy solutions. Core activities include creating instructional videos on solar power systems, wind turbines, energy storage, thermal heating, sustainable food production, and vehicle electrification. The association operates a blog sharing open-source plans and technical documentation, organizes workshops and conferences on energy autonomy, and renovates a standalone autonomous house as a living demonstration project. Projects emphasize recycled materials, local resources, and practical skills accessible to non-specialists.
Headquarters
Crêts-en-Belledonne, France
Founded
2013
Employees
1-10
Company Type
NGO
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
Low-Tech Lab, VHELIO Association (Solar Vehicle)