ONE GOAL

MAKE PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D’AZUR A LEADER

IN THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Discover the sector of excellence "Energies of tomorrow" in South of France

The South of France, with its exceptional sunshine, is a major player in the field of renewable energy and industrial decarbonization. Our energy sector of tomorrow encompasses a variety of innovative and sustainable activities, ranging from solar and wind energy to biomass, green hydrogen, and nuclear power, with flagship projects like ITER. These initiatives aim to reduce our carbon footprint and promote an environmentally friendly energy transition.

Why choose the South of France for your business projects related to energies ?

The Sud region offers an environment conducive to innovation and sustainable development. With its dynamic start-ups, internationally leading companies, and cutting-edge training programs, the region promotes collaboration and innovation in the energy sector. Investing in the Sud region means contributing to a sustainable energy future while benefiting from a supportive ecosystem for the success of your projects.

 

► Key Figures

€14 billion

in annual turnover

3700

companies & institutions

42 000

jobs

► Major Advantages

➜ 300 DAYS OF SUN PER YEAR


➜ THE #2 SITE IN FRANCE FOR   OFFSHORE FLOATING WIND TURBINES


➜ THE WORLD-CLASS CAPENERGIES CLUSTER

This leading network of energy stakeholders has 530 members and a combined budget of €582 million for regional innovation projects.


➜ ITER: INTERNATIONAL THERMONUCLEAR EXPERIMENTAL REACTOR

Global nuclear fusion project run by an alliance of 35 countries and the adjoining Caderache nuclear research and low-carbon energy site

 

➜ EDF’s NUCLEAR ENGINEERING DIVISION IN MARSEILLE
 Advanced engineering for France’s operational nuclear power plants.

 

➜ A VAST REAL-WORLD DECARBONATION LAB

At the port, airport, and industrial complex sites of Fos, Étang de Berre and Gardanne

 

➜ ÉTANG DE BERRE
#1 French ecosystem for low-carbon hydrogen production and consumption

 

➜ CARBON SOLAR MEGAFACTORY
For the production of photovoltaic cells and solar panels at the Port of Marseille-Fos: €1.5 billion euros of investment

 

➜ STATE-OF-THE-ART TRAINING FACILITIES
Engineering schools (ENSAM, Polytech Marseille, Mines Paris Tech Sophia Antipolis, Centrale Marseille) and specialized Master’s programs (Eco Campus Provence Formation, Smart Campus Nice, Sophia Antipolis).

► Regional Excellence

► Global Leaders

HYDROGEN 

AIR LIQUIDE, ALCRYS, ELYSE ENERGY, ENGIE, ENOGIA, GEOGAZ, GÉOMETHANE, GREENGT, GRTGAZ, H2V, HELION HYDROGEN POWER, HY2GEN, HYNAMICS, HYNOVA, HYSILABS, KEM ONE, LHYD, LYONDELLBASELL, NEPTECH, PROVIRIDIS, TOTALENERGIES, SAKOWIN

 

RENEWABLE ENERGIES
ALTO SOLUTIONS, BORALEX, CARBON SOLAR, CNR, CVE, DUALSUN, EDF, ENGIE, IDEOL, LUMI’IN, OMBREA, SERENY SUN, SOLAR CLOTH SYSTEM,  TENERGIE, VOLTALIA, TYSILIO, TOTAL ENERGIES

 

NUCLEAR
ASSYSTEM, AXONE, ADF, CEA, CIMAT, CMR, CSTI, EDF, SPIE, ONET, MIRION, ORTEC, SNEF, TECHNICATOME

4 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

  • Decarbonize transportation
  • Decarbonize industry
  • Produce renewable / low-carbon hydrogen
  • Structure the sector to create jobs and economic activity
50+

Projets (R&D, rollout of ecosystems, training, etc.) initiated in fives years

1

regional hydrogen plan with a €110 million investment in the sector

1

regional hydrogen club and a network of more than 100 stakeholders 

MAJOR PROJECTS & PROGRAMS TO STRUCTURE THE REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM

  • The Marseille-Fos hydrogen basin: decarbonizing the industrial-port area
  • H2MED or BarMar: Underwater renewable hydrogen pipeline between Barcelona and Marseille, which should transport 10% of European consumption when it is made operational before 2030
  • Multiple projects across the territory: Hynovar (83), Cannes Lérins (06), H2 Vaucluse (84), Gap (05)

Sucess stories

CARBON chooses Fos-sur-Mer in the South of France for its first photovoltaic gigafactory

"In Fos-sur-Mer, CARBON is joining a region rich in tradition and history, looking to the future, particularly  in the field of low-carbon and sovereign energy".

 

Pierre-Emmanuel Martin
President and co-founder, CARBON
Fos-sur-Mer

ITER is a great opportunity to boost skills and economic development in the South of France.

500 companies are already working for this one-of-a-kind research facility, and new companies are setting up in the region. Providing them with a personalized service is at the heart of Agence ITER France's mission, along with the regional and national public players involved.

Eric Kraus
Directeur, Agence ITER France (13)
Cadarache

Your Expert

Jean-Christophe Daragon
Financial and Territorial Planning - Energies of Tomorrow & Blue EconomyContact Us