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Because innovation is the driving force behind change, the EnerGaïa Forum wanted to highlight the innovations and technical advances made by its exhibitors in response to the major energy transition challenges of today and tomorrow.
4 prizes are awarded in 4 new, cross-disciplinary categories, and 1 “Coup de cœur” prize is awarded by the Occitanie Pyrénées / Méditerranée Region to one of the nominated projects.
Click on the category to see the 2025 nominees:
International category
HELIOREC
W300A
HelioRec has developed the W300A, an innovative diamond-shaped floating solar system for coastal areas. Incorporating patented “hydraulic locking” and “shock absorption” mechanisms, it can withstand waves of up to 4m and winds of up to 200 km/h. Suitable for 70% of the world’s coastlines, it incorporates 70% recycled plastic, with a competitive CAPEX equivalent to rooftop solar.
QANNT
BeWe®
BeWe® reinvents the cohabitation of wind power and biodiversity. Thanks to artificial intelligence, this unique system detects and identifies birds around wind turbines in real time, up to 1,000 m away. It anticipates the risk of collision and triggers preventive measures, reconciling the production of renewable energy with the protection of protected species.
SMA FRANCE
SUNNY CENTRAL STORAGE UP-S
Thanks to the innovative use of SiC Mosfet semiconductors, the Sunny Central Storage 4600 UP-S represents a significant advance in the field of high-power battery inverters. The inverter considerably reduces thermal stress while maintaining full operational capacity, particularly for applications linked to grid stability or arbitrage.
Deployability category
CELSIUS ENERGY
Geoenergy system on inclined probes
Celsius Energy decarbonizes building heating and cooling thanks to its patented inclined geothermal probe technology, which divides the footprint by 100 and makes geoenergy accessible even in dense urban environments. The Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhône Alpes project in Corenc illustrates this innovation, covering almost 90% of the building’s heating and cooling needs.
GSE INTEGRATION
Ground System Evolution
GSE Ground System Evolution reinvents ground-mounted solar energy: a structure that requires no concrete, can be dismantled, is modular and is quick to install. With its adjustable inclination, dense East-West orientation and digital configurator, it optimizes costs, logistics and production. A simple, sustainable solution designed to accelerate PV projects, from agriculture to multi-MW power plants.
SOPRASOLAR
Soprasolar Flex
Soprasolar Flex is a flexible, lightweight photovoltaic solution integrated into the waterproofing of flat roofs. Compatible with the complete Soprasolar Light range (insulation + waterproofing + photovoltaics), it can be installed without structural reinforcement or thermal shielding, making it ideal for existing buildings. It combines energy efficiency, ease of installation and durability, all 100% made in France!
Ecosystem category
SERENYSUN
Notre énergie Vitrolles - Community energy concessive model (13)
Notre énergie Vitrolles is an ambitious renewable energy community developed on a concessionary model, in partnership with the City of Vitrolles. The operation will enable the development of a genuine public service for the management of locally-produced photovoltaic energy, ensuring that producers and consumers (public and private) come together in an efficient energy-sharing space, while limiting the City’s financial commitment.
SNEF
Self-consumption for marinas
Boat To Grid, supported by Snef and Littoral Énergies Partagées, transforms marinas into sustainable energy hubs. By harnessing the production and storage of electricity by boats and infrastructures, this innovation creates collective self-consumption, promoting the electrification of yachting and a greener, more autonomous coastline.
VALOREM GROUP
Andilly-Les-Marais wind farm - PEAM (17)
The Andilly-les-Marais citizen wind farm (PEAM): an exemplary cooperative project! Initiated in 2017 by the municipality, PEAM was developed by COOPEC, a local citizen-owned company, VALOREM, a French independent player in renewable energies and TERRA ENERGIES, the investment fund of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. A first-of-its-kind installation in the Charente-Maritime region, part of a political, economic and social drive to reclaim energy for the people.
Category circularity
AX GROUP ROBOT
Ax Solar Robot - Spider
Ax Solar Robot offers the first autonomous, permanent solar panel cleaning robot: the Spider. The Spider is a solar panel cleaning robot permanently installed on large roofs and solar shading systems. Once installed, Spider requires no human intervention, and is 100% autonomous. Cleaning is triggered by its dirt and rain sensors, which allow cleaning only when production loss warrants cleaning.
NOVOTEGRA
Novotegra Green Roof
The Green Roof PV mounting system by novotegra, designed in Europe from recycled plastic, combines efficient ballasting, natural cooling, water retention and biodiversity. Its structure encourages plant growth and snow sliding, and optimizes photovoltaic production thanks to a 10° slope, while relieving sewage systems in the event of heavy rain. It combines robust, durable installation with a genuine biotope function / water retention / air conditioning, perfect for meeting green roofing / solarization requirements.
VOLTEC SOLAR
TARKA Diamond
TARKA Diamant is a hail-reinforced glass/backsheet photovoltaic module. The first RG5-registered antimony-free 3.2 mm monoverre, it proves that maximum strength can be achieved without over-consumption of material. Module and glass designed and manufactured in France; Origine France Garantie certification pending. It facilitates recycling and secures local supply chains.