About
Founded in 2014, Soren is a ngo headquartered in Paris, France specializing in Solar.
Soren is an eco-organism (société sans but lucratif) established in 2014 and approved by French public authorities to manage end-of-life photovoltaic solar panels. It operates under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principles, with governance assured by seven major industry stakeholders including EDF Renouvelables Technologies, ENGIE, and Urbasolar. Soren coordinates collection and treatment of all types of PV panels across metropolitan France and overseas territories at no cost to households and professionals. The organization operates across six key activity areas: collection and logistics, treatment and material recovery, reuse and remanufacturing support, awareness and education, territorial ecosystem development, and R&D support. Soren manages a stakeholder committee comprising producers, waste operators, local authorities, and environmental associations. As of 2024, the organization has collected significant volumes of PV panels and generated millions in revenue.
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2014
Company Type
NGO
Annual Revenue
$50M-$150M