About
Founded in 1991, Hespul is a ngo headquartered in Lyon, France with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Energy Storage.
Founded in 1991 (originally as Phébus), Hespul is a law 1901 association within the social and solidarity economy sector. The organization operates across the full value chain of renewable energy transition, from technical solutions to social appropriation. With approximately 30 employees, Hespul brings expertise in photovoltaic systems, renewable energy, electrical grids, energy planning, digital tools, pedagogy, and communication. The association is structured around two main teams: 'Photovoltaic and Electrical Networks' and 'Energy and Society.' Hespul is recognized as a key stakeholder in France's energy transition, serving municipalities, institutions, professionals, and citizens. The organization is a founding member of AERE (Association Européenne des Énergies Renouvelables) and the sole official Eurosolar representative in France. It operates the National Resource Center on Photovoltaic (created 2007) and co-founded the Local Agency for Energy Transition of Rhône in 2019. Core activities include training programs, technical consulting, platform development, advocacy on renewable energy policy, and public awareness campaigns. Hespul adheres to the négaWatt framework (Sobriety, Efficiency, Renewables) and pursues environmental sustainability internally through responsible practices.
Headquarters
Lyon, France
Founded
1991
Employees
10-50
Company Type
NGO
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
France, Europe
Industry Memberships
Climate Action Network (CAN France), Eurosolar, CLER, Énergie Partagée, Metropole Lyon ecology network, RREEDD
Products
Centre national de ressources sur le photovoltaïque
Mallette Photovoltaïque
Boîte à outils Info/Intox
Livret Photovoltaïque - Quand l'énergie solaire devient électricité
Climatubers
Digital Tools and Platforms
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
Agrément d'association de protection de l'environnement