In the heart of Bordeaux's agricultural region, we integrate solar generation with farmland — offering institutional investors a stable, government-backed euro-denominated asset.
French agricultural land is ordinarily restricted from solar development. The agrivoltaic framework — classifying projects as agriculturally-led — provides a compliant pathway, reducing permitting timelines by over 40%.
France's mandatory offtake agreement (EDF Obligation d'achat) locks feed-in tariffs for 20 years, delivering highly predictable cash flows — an ideal foundation for institutional euro-denominated allocation.
Howachase Energy is located in Latresne, Gironde, 12 km from Bordeaux city centre, with over 2,000 hours of annual irradiation.
Agrivoltaics and battery energy storage operate in concert to maximise economic yield per hectare while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Solar arrays are mounted above active farmland, preserving agricultural use below. This structure satisfies French land-use regulations while generating feed-in revenue. Partial shading can also reduce crop water stress and improve certain yields.
LFP battery systems store surplus generation and discharge during peak pricing windows on the EPEX SPOT market. Price arbitrage can yield 2–4× the base tariff, supplemented by ancillary services revenue.
From site assessment and permitting through engineering, construction and grid connection, Howachase Energy manages the entire project lifecycle. Investors retain passive exposure with no operational involvement required.
Figures based on comparable operational French projects. For indicative purposes only.
* Indicative ranges only. Actual returns depend on project-specific conditions. Professional advice should be sought prior to investment.
Our team operates from both Bordeaux and Shanghai. Site visits for institutional investors can be arranged at any stage of the process.