SEM LÉA
Société d'Économie Mixte Les Énergies de l'Ain
Bourg-en-Bresse, Ain, France
About
Founded in 2021, SEM LÉA is a co-op headquartered in Bourg-en-Bresse, France with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Solar, Hydro, Biogas.
SEM LÉA is a Société d'Économie Mixte (mixed-economy company) that brings together nearly all local authorities and municipalities in the Ain department. It pools public and private financial resources and expertise to advance ecological and energy transition across the region. The company develops diverse renewable energy projects including ground-mounted and rooftop solar photovoltaic installations, solar carports, district heating networks utilizing waste heat recovery, and hydroelectric facilities. As of 2025, SEM LÉA has installed over 4,100 kWc of solar capacity across 19 operational photovoltaic installations and manages numerous projects in development. The company operates through various business models including self-consumption arrangements, collective self-consumption, third-party financing, and partnerships with private developers like Solarhona. Key activities span development, engineering, construction supervision, and operations/maintenance of renewable energy systems. SEM LÉA also pursues energy demand management, thermal building renovation, transport electrification, and waste heat valorization.
Headquarters
Bourg-en-Bresse, France
Founded
2021
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Ain
Industry Memberships
SIEA, ADACCA (Association Départementale d'Autoconsommation Collective de l'Ain)
Projects
Belley Ground-Mounted Solar
Serrières-de-Briord Ground-Mounted Solar 1
Serrières-de-Briord Ground-Mounted Solar 2
Pont d'Ain Solar Farm
Valserhône District Heating Network
Mézériat School Rooftop Solar
Crozet Ski Lift Parking Carports
Gex Chauvilly Parking Carports
Montceaux Visiosport Complex Carports
Saint-Genis-de-Joux Hydroelectric Project
Sustainability
105.7
Tonnes CO₂/yr avoided
Partnerships
Solarhona, Valorem, DALKIA, SIVALOR, Hornet Energies, RhonaLéa, Grand Bourg Énergies, AGRILÉA, Bresse Energies Citoyennes, PlAin d'Energie, CoopAin Energie, NEC Bugey, SOLEVALS, FORESTENER