Novar has acquired a portfolio of agrivoltaic projects in the Meuse department in northeastern France. The cluster of projects, known as Vallée de la Woëvre, represents up to 92 MWp of solar capacity and combines renewable energy generation with the development of a local high‑quality beef production initiative.
The projects were originally initiated by Impulsion Groupe and will be developed jointly by Novar and Impulsion following the acquisition, which was completed in December 2025. Novar will act as the project owner, while Impulsion will continue to manage the development phase under a development services agreement.
Strengthening the energy transition in the Grand Est region
The Vallée de la Woëvre portfolio marks Novar’s first development projects in the Grand Est region of France. The projects will enable the start of the development phase and represent an important step in expanding Novar’s international renewable energy portfolio.
With a total expected capacity of approximately 92 MWp, the agrivoltaic installations are designed to support both sustainable energy generation and resilient local agriculture. The projects are supported by local municipalities and developed in close collaboration with a collective of local farmers.
Supporting the future of local agriculture
A key objective of the Vallée de la Woëvre initiative is to support farmers in transitioning from low-yield cereal production to a more economically sustainable cattle farming model. The goal is to produce high-quality, locally sourced beef, fed by the rich grasslands of the site. The agrivoltaic setup allows agricultural activity and solar energy production to coexist on the same land, while providing locally sourced fodder to surrounding farms.
“France offers strong opportunities for agrivoltaics when projects are developed in close cooperation with farmers and local communities,” said Francisco Varela, Country Manager France at Novar. “At Novar we combine deep technical expertise with the ability to move quickly from concept to development. Just as important, we focus on building trusted partnerships with farmers and the surrounding communities, ensuring that agrivoltaic projects create long‑term agricultural value while strengthening the energy transition”.
As part of the project development, Novar and its partners will also explore the creation of a local collective self‑consumption scheme. This would enable residents and businesses within approximately 10 kilometers in the neighbouring communities of the solar sites to benefit from locally generated renewable electricity.
Partnership with Impulsion Groupe
The collaboration with Impulsion Groupe combines local development expertise with Novar’s experience in developing, financing and operating large‑scale renewable energy systems.
“This project demonstrates how renewable energy can directly strengthen local communities and agriculture,” said Francisco. “By combining agrivoltaics with a collective and sustainable agricultural initiative, we are creating a model that supports both the energy transition and long-term regional economic value, while empowering local communities through a shared, community-driven energy plan.”
