About Valeco
Company Overview
Valeco, a 100% subsidiary of the German group EnBW
HeadquartersMontpellier, France
Year Founded1995
SizeApproximately 350 employees across 12 offices in France by the end of 2025 (source: groupevaleco.com), with an official classification between 250 and 499 employees in 2023 (source: data.gouv.fr)
What They Do
Valeco is a French company specializing in the development, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable power plants, with a strong focus on onshore wind and photovoltaic solar energy, as well as complementary activities in biomass (source: groupevaleco.com). It operates across the entire project lifecycle, from site identification, development, financing, and construction to operation, maintenance, and decommissioning (source: linkedin.com). Valeco covers the full value chain, including land management, administrative procedures, and marketing of the electricity produced (source: blog.groupevaleco.com). As a producer and operator of renewable electricity, Valeco is recognized as one of the top ten players in the French market at the time of its acquisition by EnBW in 2019 (source: enbw.com).
Projects and Achievements
Among Valeco’s flagship projects is the Tuchan wind farm, commissioned in 2001 and at the time considered the largest wind farm in France (source: groupevaleco.com). In 2008, Valeco launched France’s first ground-mounted solar power plant, located in Lunel (source: groupevaleco.com). Today, the company operates a diversified portfolio including more than thirty photovoltaic plants, both ground-mounted and rooftop, as well as wind and biomass installations (source: blog.groupevaleco.com). By the end of 2025, Valeco had an installed capacity of 967 MW, confirmed by an external partner at 1,010 MW as of June 30, 2026, including storage-related activities (source: groupevaleco.com, energaia.fr).
Recent Developments
In 2023, Valeco launched the PAREF project, a research and development initiative focused on reusable flange piles for floating wind turbines, demonstrating its commitment to technological innovation in the renewable energy sector (source: enbw.com). The company continues to expand its installed capacity and national footprint, with 350 employees across 12 sites in France by the end of 2025 (source: groupevaleco.com). Valeco also maintains a strong presence in several major French cities, reinforcing its key role in the French renewable energy market (source: welcometothejungle.com).
Working at Valeco
Valeco recruits across the entire lifecycle of renewable projects, including roles in development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, project management, support functions, and commercial positions related to energy sales and land development (source: groupevaleco.com, linkedin.com). The headquarters is located in Montpellier, the main activity center, with recruitment also taking place in its regional offices in Amiens, Nantes, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris, Dijon, Poitiers, Clermont-Ferrand, Lacaune, and Aix-en-Provence, illustrating a geographically broad organization (source: welcometothejungle.com). The company culture values cross-functional teamwork, national coverage, and involvement in all project stages. Dedicated roles in CSR, workplace safety (HSE), and quality of work life (QVCT) reflect a formal commitment to compliance, safety, and employee well-being (source: groupevaleco.com, groupevaleco.com).
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