Inauguration at Futuroscope of the first solar plant of the Compagnie des Alpes’ park solarization program, in partnership with GreenYellow
… A key milestone reached at Futuroscope, before Walibi Rhône-Alpes and Parc Astérix
Compagnie des Alpes (CDA), the European leader in leisure, and GreenYellow, the international leader in the decentralised energy transition, are proud to inaugurate the first self-consumption solar plant of their large-scale solarization program: a 5.3 MWp parking lot PV solar carport installation now operational at Futuroscope.
Two years after the contract was awarded to GreenYellow in December 2023, this comprehensive program—covering more than 18 MWp of photovoltaic solar carports, electric vehicle charging points, and energy storage systems across three of the group’s flagship sites (Futuroscope, Walibi Rhône-Alpes and Parc Astérix)—is now entering its implementation phase. The initiative aims to secure the parks’ energy supply, optimize their self-consumption, and contribute to CDA’s low-carbon trajectory. In the long term, more than 25% of the self-consumed electricity needs of these three parks will be covered by these installations.
Futuroscope: a 5.3 MWp solar plant in solar carports now operational
Started in January 2025, the project carried out at Futuroscope has now led to the commissioning of 5.3 MWp of photovoltaic solar carports, entirely dedicated to the park’s self-consumption. The installation will generate 6.3 GWh of electricity per year.
Beyond producing renewable electricity, these solar carports provide direct benefits to visitors and to the park’s operations. They reduce energy dependence by producing a significant share of the site’s electricity needs locally, while helping mitigate the impact of electricity market fluctuations through on-site power generation.
Operationally, the structures also enhance visitor comfort by offering protection from bad weather, shaded areas during hot periods, and improved pedestrian circulation, thanks to plexiglass connections that ensure brightness and safety.
Futuroscope is also strengthening its commitment to more sustainable mobility, with 40 charging points (7 kW) for electric vehicles integrated directly into the car park.
This project is part of a 25-year third-party self-consumption agreement between Compagnie des Alpes and GreenYellow, guaranteeing competitive and secure renewable electricity produced on site.
Two other structuring projects driving CDA’s energy transition
Walibi Rhône-Alpes is also making significant progress toward the energy transition, with a project combining solar generation, electric mobility and the overall redevelopment of its car park. The park will be equipped with 5.6 MWp of photovoltaic solar carports, operating through a mix of self-consumption and grid injection, for an annual production of 6.5 GWh.
Designed as a genuine sustainable modernization project, the development will include 30 electric vehicle charging stations for visitors and employees, as well as 45 pre-equipped spaces to support the future growth of electric mobility.
The full reconfiguration of the car park will also incorporate optimised rainwater management, strengthening the site’s environmental resilience.
The work, in the final stages of deployment, aims for full commissioning by the start of the 2026 season, under a third-party investment self-consumption contract over a 30-year period.
The last part of the program, Parc Astérix, will host the largest photovoltaic plant in the portfolio, with 7.2 MWp of solar carports gradually deployed in two car parks (P3 visitors and PP employees).
As the backbone of the site’s energy system, the installation will produce more than 7 GWh per year, covering nearly 30% of the park’s self-consumed electricity needs.
The project is part of a comprehensive renovation of the car parks, whose first phase began in 2026.
To support evolving energy uses, the project also includes the installation of energy storage systems with a minimum capacity of 2 MWh, designed to secure electricity supply during peak demand periods.
Symbolising a long-term commitment, the project will operate over a 30-year lifespan.
A major milestone in Compagnie des Alpes’ energy strategy
Dominique Thillaud, Chief Executive Officer of Compagnie des Alpes:
“The commissioning of the Futuroscope solar plant marks a major step in our strategy to expand the production of renewable energy for self-consumption across our sites. With this program, deployed simultaneously across three emblematic locations, Compagnie des Alpes is accelerating its ambition: to eventually produce more than 15% of its total electricity consumption through photovoltaics. Our partnership with GreenYellow enables us to move quickly toward a controlled low-carbon trajectory, while also offering sustainable mobility solutions to our visitors.”
Mathieu Cambet, Deputy General Manager of GreenYellow France:
“Futuroscope marks the starting point of a momentum that will continue with Walibi Rhône-Alpes and Parc Astérix. These three projects demonstrate our ability to deliver comprehensive third-party investment solutions, adapted to operating sites and capable of creating long-term sustainable value.”
