Schneider Electric and GreenYellow Team Up To Equip 24 French Industrial And Tertiary Sites With Solar Installations Totaling 16.9 MWp

As part of its Net-Zero commitment, Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has set an ambitious goal to reduce emissions from its value chain by 25 percent by 2030. The company also aims to make its operations fully aligned with the “net-zero ready” objective. To support these goals, Schneider Electric has launched an extensive solar self-consumption program across its industrial and tertiary sites in France.

This large-scale initiative is being implemented in partnership with GreenYellow, a major international player in decentralized energy solutions. The program will ultimately include 24 Schneider Electric sites in France, with a total installed capacity of 16.9 megawatts peak (MWp). It is expected to generate about 19.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity annually—equivalent to the energy consumption of nearly 3,200 French households—and prevent around 750 tons of CO₂ emissions each year. GreenYellow oversees the entire process of photovoltaic installation, from design and financing to construction and long-term operation.

Currently, 18 Schneider Electric industrial sites are already operational or in the process of being equipped with solar installations, representing a combined capacity of 13.2 MWp. Most of these installations take the form of solar carports, which serve two purposes: they generate green electricity for on-site consumption, reducing dependency on external energy sources and cutting carbon emissions, and they enhance user comfort by providing shade and protection from weather conditions such as rain, hail, and heat. These carports improve the everyday experience for employees, visitors, and clients alike.

An additional six sites are currently under study, bringing the total number of sites to 24. The solar installations at these facilities will cover between 5 and 30 percent of their annual energy needs, directly contributing to Schneider Electric’s sustainability targets. The project will operate under a third-party investment model, with GreenYellow financing 100 percent of the infrastructure. This arrangement enables Schneider Electric to maintain its capital for other strategic initiatives while still advancing its decarbonization efforts.

In parallel, several of Schneider Electric’s French sites are incorporating electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) to complement renewable energy production and promote low-carbon mobility. Sites such as Électropole, Espagnac, Alès, and Aubenas have installed 37, 36, 30, and 18 charging points respectively, totaling over 120 charging points nationwide. This integration strengthens the link between clean energy generation and sustainable transportation.

Gilles Simon, Head of the European Photovoltaic Deployment Program at Schneider Electric, highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating that the program demonstrates Schneider Electric’s commitment to embedding the energy transition into its everyday operations. He emphasized that the partnership with GreenYellow and the innovative investment model enable rapid progress toward Net-Zero goals.

Mathieu Cambet, Deputy Director of GreenYellow France, commended Schneider Electric for its proactive approach, noting that the collaboration represents a model partnership built on trust, performance, and shared environmental responsibility. He added that GreenYellow’s ability to swiftly deploy efficient and reliable solar solutions across active industrial sites has been instrumental in the program’s success.