Groupe Qair

Qair Secures Approval for 342 MW Battery Storage Project in the UK 🇬🇧🔋    Qair is pleased to announce that our 342 MW Red Moss Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project has received ministerial planning approval in Scotland — a key milestone in advancing a cleaner, more flexible energy system across the UK and beyond.    Directly connected to the national transmission grid, the Red Moss project will help balance electricity supply and demand, reduce renewable curtailment, and strengthen energy security.    🌍 This approval marks another step forward in Qair’s expansion of its European battery storage portfolio.    With more than 800 MWh already secured through capacity mechanisms and a pan-European pipeline exceeding 25 GWh under development across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Romania, Poland, and the UK, Qair continues to build a robust portfolio of flexible, storage-enabled assets.    ⚡️ Through these projects, we are enhancing renewable integration, supporting energy independence, and delivering adaptable, tailored energy solutions to our partners across Europe. #Qair #BESS #Storage #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition

Qair secures €55 million financing for its #HydOcc renewable hydrogen ecosystem, advancing its green hydrogen strategy 💧⚡️ Qair is proud to announce the successful €55 million financing of its renewable hydrogen ecosystem in Occitanie, France, secured in partnership with Crédit Agricole du Languedoc - Crédit Agricole Transitions & Energies and Bpifrance. This landmark investment will support the pending construction of the Hyd’Occ renewable hydrogen production facility in Port-La Nouvelle, as well as five refuelling stations strategically located along major regional transport routes. Together, these assets will form a fully integrated system for the production, transport, and distribution of renewable hydrogen — accelerating the decarbonisation of mobility and the wider energy transition. 🔋 The first 20 MW phase of Hyd’Occ will produce 2,700 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year, avoiding 27,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. A second phase will double capacity to 40 MW. 🚚 Hyd’Occ will fuel a regional hydrogen network, starting with the Narbonne and Béziers stations currently under construction, as part of the “Corridor H2” — a zero-emission route connecting the Iberian Peninsula to Northern Europe and driving sustainable heavy transport across Europe. 🤝 Backed by offtake agreements with Plug Power and Hydromer, first hydrogen deliveries are expected by the end of this year. A cornerstone of Qair’s hydrogen vision ✅ As France’s largest renewable hydrogen production facility, Hyd’Occ marks a decisive step in Qair’s journey to make hydrogen an operational reality for local territories — and a major milestone in the Group’s ambition to become a leading independent producer of green hydrogen worldwide. 🌍 From Iceland to Brazil and France, Qair is developing large-scale hydrogen and e-fuel projects that combine industrial-scale production with robust distribution networks — demonstrating its ability to design, finance, and implement complete renewable hydrogen ecosystems. 🔗 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eFEDBprB #Hydrogen #GreenHydrogen #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Qair #HydOcc

🌊☀️ Qair kicks off construction of floating solar power plant in Seychelles We are pleased to announce the official groundbreaking of the Seysun Lagoon Floating PV plant – a pioneering 5.8 MW project located in the Providence Lagoon on Mahé Island, Seychelles. This innovative project was launched in the presence of key government leaders and partners, marking a major step forward in the country’s energy transition. Backed by a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC), all electricity generated will directly support Seychelles’ renewable energy targets. By harnessing floating solar technology, Seysun Lagoon makes smart use of lagoon surfaces instead of limited land resources and reflects Qair’s multi-local approach—designing solutions tailored to each territory’s unique needs. Set to be commissioned in 2026, the project will play a crucial role in helping Seychelles reach 15% renewable energy in its national electricity mix by 2030 and stands as a benchmark for floating solar innovation across the Indian Ocean and Africa. Read the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/evMBQdZ9 #Qair #Seychelles #RenewableEnergy #FloatingSolar #EnergyTransition

🌊Offshore Wind: Eolmed enters final phase as Qair leverages French expertise to guide its European strategy   Qair’s Eolmed floating wind pilot project—now in its final construction phase at Port-La Nouvelle, France—is preparing for commissioning at the end of this year. With maritime operations launched in late August, the project is entering its decisive stage.   🇪🇺 A European Showcase, Rooted in French Expertise   Eolmed is built on French industrial know-how, with 80% of construction entrusted to national companies. At the same time, it brings together Europe’s leading specialists for the fabrication of steel structures, transition pieces, and finishing works.   This alliance makes Eolmed not only a European demonstration project—made in France and enriched by continental expertise—but also a flagship project shaping Qair’s response to future offshore wind tenders worldwide.   🌍 Scaling Beyond France: Over 8 GW in the Pipeline   The experience gained from Eolmed is already informing Qair’s offshore wind strategy across Europe, where Qair is advancing floating wind projects:   - In Scotland, Qair is developing Ayre, a 1 GW floating wind farm awarded in the ScotWind leasing round, now progressing through planning.   - In the Iberian Peninsula, Qair is advancing over 2 GW of offshore wind projects in Spain and partnering with Etermar Energia in Portugal to support the country’s roadmap of 2 GW by 2030 and up to 10 GW thereafter. - As part of the Eolbleu consortium with Plenitude, Qair has been pre-qualified to bid for four major offshore wind projects in strategic French maritime regions.   🚀 Eolmed demonstrates France’s capacity for innovation in floating wind—opening pathways for future projects in Europe and worldwide, and accelerating the global energy transition.   #Qair #FloatingWind #OffshoreWind #EnergyTransition

⚓🇬🇷 Athens: Welcoming Energy Observer and scaling up Renewables in Greece   Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming to Greece Energy Observer, a symbol of the energy transition at sea. Its mission — proving that solar, wind, hydrogen, and storage work best together — mirrors what Qair is deploying at country scale in Greece and beyond.   Since 2021, Qair is developing locally more than 500 MW of solar and storage projects progressing towards grid connection approval: ☀️ A 250 MW solar plant, ☀️🔋 A 130 MW PV installation combined with a 100 MW BESS, 🔋 A 50 MW standalone BESS.   Together, these initiatives demonstrate how complementary technologies are key to building a reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy system.   For Energy Observer, Athens marks the very first stopover of its Carbon Capture mission (2025–2026). More than a city of history, Athens — and the port of Piraeus, the leading container hub in the Mediterranean — stands today as a strategic crossroads for the decarbonization of maritime transport. With Greece managing nearly a quarter of the global merchant fleet, it is here that pioneering shipowners, shipyards, and innovation centers are reshaping the future of the industry.   For Qair, this stopover was also a special milestone: the first official stop within our renewed three-year partnership with Energy Observer. Together with our local team, led by Frank Valavanis, we were honored to welcome public authorities and energy transition partners on board.   Co-organised with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, this event was made possible thanks to the support of CCI France Grèce and Astir Marina, and we warmly thank Mrs Laurence AUER, the French Ambassador to Greece, Mr. Stefanos Gkikas, Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy, Mr. Dimitris Kollias, Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, and Mr. Prokopiou, owner of the Astir Marina, for their presence and commitment to advancing the energy transition.    🚀 From Athens, we advance with a clear vision — supporting innovation at sea and on land, accelerating the path to a carbon-neutral future.    #Qair #EnergyObserver #TheFutureIsRenewable 📸Kostas Mpekas Photography

Qair Strengthens Its Position in Eastern Europe with 135.5 MW of Wind Projects Secured ✅   Qair is proud to announce a significant step forward in its Eastern European journey with 135.5 MW of wind capacity now secured across Romania and Moldova.   🇲🇩 In Moldova, Qair signed a power purchase agreement for a 27.5 MW wind project, selected as part of the country’s first-ever competitive tender.   🇷🇴 In Romania, a second 50 MW Contracts for Difference (CfD) was awarded to our Cobadin wind farm, bringing it to 100 MW of contracted capacity. This adds to an 8 MW EU-backed project in Bordei Verde. These milestones reflect our ability to deliver in dynamic energy markets and our agility in scaling regional solutions. With both countries now under a single transmission operator, we are strengthening asset management and driving greater impact for the energy transition in the region. 🗨️ « These projects, reflect our determination to accelerate the energy transition in Eastern Europe by leveraging synergies between these two strategic markets,” said charles Lhermitte, President of Qair Renewables (Qair’s Romanian subsidiary) and Qair Moldova, and COO at Qair Group. “Thanks to the dedication of our local teams and our international experience, we are proud to launch an ambitious construction program that will directly contribute to Europe’s climate goals.” Read the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/eETQe_7C   #Qair #RenewableEnergy #WindEnergy #EnergyTransition

Qair Secures Financing for Floating Solar Project in Seychelles ☀️ 🇸🇨 We’re proud to share a new milestone for Qair in the Indian Ocean: a USD 5.7 million loan from Facility for Energy Inclusion, managed by Cygnum Capital, to finance our 5.8 MWp Seysun Lagoon Floating Solar PV plant in Providence Lagoon, Mahé Island. This project—developed with our local partner VetiverTech—will be Seychelles’ first IPP utility-scale floating solar plant and one of the largest in Africa. Backed by a 25-year PPA with the Public Utilities Corporation, it supports the nation’s goal of reaching 15% renewable energy by 2030, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting energy resilience. 💬 “Coming just weeks after securing financing for a hybrid solar and storage project in Mauritius, this reinforces our momentum and puts us firmly on course to accelerate clean energy deployment across the Indian Ocean and Africa.” said Olivier Gaering, Indian Ocean Regional Director at Qair. This project is more than a technical achievement—it’s part of our wider ambition: to build innovative, locally rooted renewable energy solutions that meet the unique challenges of African nations. Across the continent, we operate 65 MW of installed capacity and are developing over 2 GW of solar, wind, and hybrid projects to foster sustainable, inclusive growth. 🙏 A sincere thank you to the FEI and Cygnum Capital for their trust and support. Read the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiYnqbd5 #Qair #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Seychelles

Qair Secures Financing for Hybrid Solar + Storage Project in Mauritius 🔋☀️ We are pleased to announce the financial closing of Stor’Sun I & II, a hybrid solar and battery storage project that reinforces Qair’s long-standing commitment to Mauritius' clean energy objectives — and our broader ambition to scale clean energy solutions across Africa. 🇲🇺 With over 15 years of presence in Mauritius, Qair has been a key player in supporting the island’s renewable energy transition. Once operational, this new project—part of the 60 MWac awarded to us in 2023—will contribute to achieving the country's goal of 60% renewables by 2030. A special thanks to SBM Bank Mauritius, our trusted financial partner. Their deep understanding of the challenges and particularities of large-scale, innovative projects was instrumental in tailoring a financing solution for this cutting-edge energy initiative. 🌍 But this is more than a local achievement— it's a cornerstone in Qair’s pan-African renewable energy strategy. Across the continent, Qair is advancing clean energy deployment, with 65 MW in operation, 154 MW under financing, and over 2 GW in development in countries including Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Morocco, and Seychelles. Read the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3WMF-fY #Qair #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition

🌍 €17.2 million to accelerate solar power in Burkina Faso ⚡ We’re pleased to announce a new milestone in Qair’s journey in West Africa: a €17.2 million loan package secured from FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) — managed by the African Development Bank Group — to finance our 18 MW solar PV plant near Dédougou 🇧🇫. This project, identified as a national priority and backed by a 25-year #PPA with SONABEL, marks our second solar development in the country and strengthens our long-term commitment to driving the energy transition in the region. 🙏 We thank our financial partners, the ministry of energy, local authorities and host communities for their unwavering support and engagement in this inclusive, sustainable initiative. 🔗 Full press release in the first comment 👇 #Qair #BurkinaFaso #SolarEnergy #EnergyTransition #FMO #AfDB #SEFA

Qair Secures First Planning Approval for 50 MW Battery Energy Storage Project in the UK 🇬🇧🔋   We are pleased to announce that Qair has received planning consent for a 49.9 MW standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Aberdeenshire, Scotland — our first approved BESS project in the United Kingdom.   This achievement represents a key step in our strategy to support the UK’s clean energy transition and reinforces our presence in one of Europe’s most advanced and dynamic BESS markets.   The project adds to over 140 MW of solar capacity we have successfully consented across the UK in the past 18 months, and forms part of our broader 17 GWh pan-European battery storage pipeline, with active developments in Poland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, and Romania.   As Europe continues its path towards achieving its net-zero targets, battery storage infrastructure is becoming essential. At Qair, we are proud to contribute flexible and resilient solutions that support grid stability, renewable integration, and long-term energy security.   We extend our thanks to our teams at Qair UK - Qair Group whose efforts made this milestone possible.👏 #Qair #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy