At Amarenco, improving our impact and performance through close collaboration with our stakeholders is at the heart of our approach. We firmly believe that building the energy systems of tomorrow requires collective intelligence and shared commitment.
In 2024, this collaborative spirit has driven a series of key achievements that position Amarenco as a leader in the energy transition.
In 2024, Amarenco’s ECHO program was selected by the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) as a high-integrity pilot project and presented at COP16 in Colombia.
The program aims to integrate ecological regeneration and community support into Amarenco’s activities, linking biodiversity preservation and sustainable development to corporate practices. The selection by the IAPB reflects its alignment with rigorous international standards for biodiversity credits, supported by the French and UK governments. These standards seek to ensure that biodiversity initiatives deliver measurable ecological outcomes and avoid practices associated with greenwashing.
In addition, Amarenco is an active member of the IAPB’s Community of Practice, which brings together companies and non-profit organisations to exchange knowledge and best practices on the design and implementation of biodiversity credit frameworks.
Through the ECHO program and this collaborative engagement, Amarenco contributes to the restoration of ecosystems around solar sites and supports the transition to agroecology, reinforcing its long-term commitment to a regenerative approach.
At the EnerGaïa Forum, Amarenco was awarded the Everest Trophy 2024 by Enerfip for its exceptional citizen-based fundraising. In record time, we secured €5 million through simple bond subscriptions, demonstrating our ability to mobilise investors and citizens around strategic renewable energy projects.
This award celebrates the Claudia Project, a 105 MW energy storage facility located in Saucats, Gironde—one of the largest projects of its kind in Europe. Claudia addresses the growing need for energy flexibility while facilitating the large-scale integration of renewable energy into the grid.
The Claudia Project also received an “Highly Commended” award at the Energy Storage Awards in London, confirming Amarenco’s technical leadership and its contribution to strengthening Europe’s energy resilience.
Eva Vandest, Amarenco’s Group Head of Public Affairs, was re-elected as Vice-Chair of the Global Solar Council and now also leads the Land-Use and Permitting Working Group at SolarPower Europe. Her influence strengthens Amarenco’s position at the heart of international energy and regulatory discussions.
Eva Vandest was also recognised as a “Green Energy Prominent Woman” and represented Amarenco at the Solar Energy Storage Future Germany 2024 conference in Munich. Her work perfectly embodies Amarenco’s vision: combining economic growth with positive environmental impact.