Énergie Citoyenne d'Opale

About

Founded in 2018, Énergie Citoyenne d'Opale is a co-op headquartered in Le Wast, France specializing in Solar.

Énergie Citoyenne d'Opale is a participatory renewable energy cooperative founded by local residents in the Caps and Marais d'Opale region. The SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) à capital variable operates on cooperative principles with one-person-one-vote governance regardless of shareholding. The organization develops photovoltaic solar installations on building rooftops and ground-mounted systems, targeting structures such as municipal buildings, sports halls, schools, and commercial facilities. Three installations are currently operational with combined capacity of 422 kWc, including a 22 kWc rooftop system on Condette municipal garages and a ground-mounted park at Wimille viaduct with 512 panels inaugurated November 8, 2025. Electricity is sold under 20-year purchase agreements with the cooperative reinvesting profits into new projects. The organization engages local professionals and partners, including ENERCOOP and Énergies Hauts-de-France.

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