ONE GOAL
MAKE PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D’AZUR A LEADER
IN THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
Découvrez la filière d'excellence Energies de demain en région Sud
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.
Pourquoi choisir la région Sud pour vos projets en matière d'énergies ?
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
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établissements dédiés
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► 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
Sucess stories
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, CARBONFos-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
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