Alpiq France has signed a long-term Utility PPA (uPPA) with Q ENERGY France
The PPA signed with Q ENERGY France will enable Alpiq France to supply its portfolio of industrial consumers with renewable electricity.
Q ENERGY France and Alpiq France have signed a purchase agreement (uPPA) for the electricity produced by 2 solar power stations located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and PACA regions, starting on 1 January 2026.
The 15-year contract covers the period 2026-2040, for a total volume of around 345 GWh.
Q ENERGY France is a leading player in the renewable energy sector in France, with over 25 years' experience to its credit. As the developer and builder of the two solar power plants involved in this partnership, Q ENERGY is unquestionably a leading player in the energy transition.
Alpiq France offers renewable energy producers integrated solutions including:
- selling the electricity produced under a top-up contract or on the open market, over the long term (uPPA) or medium term, by capitalising on its portfolio of major industrial customers,
- The participation of power plants in flexibility mechanisms such as the Balancing Mechanism or system services.
This contract illustrates Alpiq France's commitment, in line with the Group's raison d'être: “Together for a better climate and an improved security of supply”.
Thanks to this partnership, Q ENERGY France is demonstrating its expertise in PPA while contributing to the decarbonisation of industry through an innovative, high-performance solution tailored to the new energy challenges.
About Q ENERGY
Q ENERGY is a major player in the renewable energy market in France. The company has been developing, building and operating wind and photovoltaic projects for over 25 years. Now also positioned in the energy storage market, Q ENERGY is continuing to expand into new areas such as green hydrogen, to offer intelligent, comprehensive solutions for the production and supply of sustainable energy in France. The company has almost 300 employees and 7 branches across France, including its head office in Avignon. Q ENERGY France is a company of the European holding company Q ENERGY Solutions, based in Berlin and created in 2021 by Hanwha Solutions with the aim of leading the next generation of green and flexible energy production in Europe.
Contact Q Energy
Carmen Lepadatu, Communications Manager
+33 7 72 24 97
carmen.lepadatu@qenergy.eu
About Alpiq
The Alpiq Group operates throughout Europe and is the market leader in Switzerland. It is active across the entire value chain, in the generation, distribution and marketing of electricity. Its electricity capacity (5.7 GW in Europe) is 75% carbon-free, mainly thanks to hydroelectric power.
Since 2002, Alpiq France has established itself as one of the leading suppliers of electricity and natural gas, delivering energy to more than 3,000 industrial and tertiary sites in France (more than 17 TWh of electricity and 9 TWh of gas delivered annually). It has been ranked 1st among electricity suppliers for its quality of service in the CLEEE-FNCCR barometer since its creation.
Alpiq France is also a recognised aggregator of decentralised production facilities that are both flexible and intermittent. Thanks to its in-depth knowledge of the electricity market, Alpiq France is able to support producers of renewable electricity (wind, photovoltaic, hydro, incineration, etc.) by offering them a comprehensive range of services tailored to their needs, whether or not the assets in question benefit from public support.
More information about Alpiq at www.alpiq.com
Contact Alpiq
Aline Elzingre-Pittet, Media Relations
+41 58 833 83 33
media@alpiq.com