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Tenergie and Combles-en-Barrois partner for 25 MWc agrivoltaic project

Partnership Solar announced Combles-en-Barrois, France Mar 2, 2026
25 MW
Capacity
development
Stage
La Belle Épine
Project

Renewable energy producer Tenergie and the municipality of Combles-en-Barrois signed an agreement on February 25, 2026, to co-develop the 25 MWc 'La Belle Épine' agrivoltaic project. The partnership includes the municipality acquiring a 5% equity stake in the project.

Deal Analysis

Tenergie, a French renewable energy producer specializing in solar PV, and the municipality of Combles-en-Barrois have announced a partnership to co-develop the 25 MWc 'La Belle Épine' agrivoltaic project in France. Signed on February 25, 2026, this agreement sees the municipality acquiring a 5% equity stake in the project. This collaboration highlights Tenergie's continued expansion in the French solar market and its focus on integrated land-use solutions. The deal is notable for several reasons. The 25 MWc capacity represents a significant scale for an agrivoltaic development, underscoring a commitment to combining agricultural activity with renewable energy generation. The direct equity participation by the municipality of Combles-en-Barrois is a key strategic element, likely fostering local acceptance, streamlining development processes, and aligning community interests with the project's success. While the project value remains undisclosed, the structured partnership with local government involvement suggests a robust development and financing framework for this type of infrastructure. This partnership exemplifies the evolving landscape of renewable energy projects, where local engagement and innovative land-use models are becoming increasingly vital.
  • Partnership between a dedicated solar developer (Tenergie) and a local municipality (Combles-en-Barrois).
  • Development of a 25 MWc agrivoltaic project, integrating solar energy with agricultural land use.
  • Municipality's 5% equity stake, demonstrating local ownership and potential for enhanced project acceptance.
  • Located in France, a key market for renewable energy expansion.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The project received a favorable opinion from the Commission départementale de préservation des espaces naturels, agricoles et forestiers on May 6, 2025. The project is located on private plots and supports an existing Blonde d’Aquitaine cattle farm, with the solar panels providing beneficial shade for animal welfare and contributing to the maintenance and improvement of forage potential during summer periods. Quotes: - "Le parc agrivoltaïque a obtenu un avis favorable de la part de la Commission départementale de préservation des espaces naturels, agricoles et forestiers, le 6 mai 2025." - "Associant production d’électricité décarbonée et maintien d’une activité agricole, le projet est situé sur des parcelles privées." - "Sur le plan agricole, le projet s’appuie sur une exploitation bovine existante de race Blonde d’Aquitaine. L’installation des panneaux photovoltaïques apportera un ombrage bénéfique pour le bien-être animal, tout en contribuant au maintien et à l’amélioration du potentiel fourrager en période estivale, notamment lors des épisodes de fortes chaleurs."

Capacity
d’une puissance de 25 MWc
Location
dans la Meuse
Financials
L’accord-cadre prévoit l’entrée de la commune au capital du projet à hauteur de 5 %
Announcement
mars 2, 2026
Signing
ont signé, le 25 février, un accord
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
T
Tenergie developer/producer

"Le producteur d’énergies renouvelables, Tenergie"

C
Combles-en-Barrois partner/investor

"la commune de Combles-en-Barrois (55) ont signé, le 25 février, un accord marquant le lancement d’un partenariat pour le co-développement du projet agrivoltaïque « La Belle Épine »"

medium quality Enriched Mar 4, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 2, 2026
Signed
Feb 25, 2026
Closed