A local approach to floating solar power by Laketricity
At Laketricity, floating solar energy is not just technical, it also means dealing with territorial matters and a local approach. As a dedicated floating solar developer, we carry out floating photovoltaic projects around the world and ensure their sustainable integration into the local environment. Laketricity combines innovation, environmental responsibility and territorial commitment to shape the future of solar power, both in France and worldwide.
Laketricity was born in 2019 from the conviction that the energy transition must be driven by locally integrated energy solutions that serve people and ecosystems. That’s why we have made it our mission. Today, Laketricity operates globally (internationally and locally at the same time) with teams in France, the USA, Italy, Belgium and Japan. We deploy floating PV systems on:
Irrigation pond & Winery
Quarry and mining lake
Hydroelectric dam
Aquaculture & Fish farming
Retention pond & Drinking water reservoir
Water treatment pond & Industrial site
Our aim: bringing local energy to communities
No matter your pond activity is, it is likely compatible with floating solar
Laketricity plays a versatile role in the development of floating solar projects. We offer tailor-made solutions to match the local needs of public entities, private landowners, water treatment plant operators, farmers, fish farmers, mining company, and other industrial or business players.
Our expertise enables us to carry out everything from site identification to floating solar power plant maintenance. We are also by your side for the dismantlement and end of life of your plant. Even if it is a long way off, we undertake to return the site to you in its original state.
Our local team is supporting you at every stage:
We support our partners throughout their floating solar project lifecycle:
- Our commitment doesn’t end at project delivery, we stay by your side, ensuring smooth operation and lasting success.
- Our approach is grounded entirely on dialogue and co-creation, ensuring that each project reflects the needs and expectations of its local area. From conception to decommisioning we remain engaged to guarantee the project’s success and its social and ecological integration.
A global mindset, a local approach and method for our floating solar solution
At Laketricity, every floating solar project we develop internationally is the result of a local approach that is deeply rooted in its territory. We have established strong partnerships in several countries, including France, Italy, the United States, Japan, and Belgium, built on a powerful synergy: we bring our technical expertise in floating solar, while our local partners contribute their in-depth knowledge of project development in their respective regions. Although our footprint is global, our method remains local. Indeed, we adapt each initiative to its specific environment, in consultation with stakeholders and with full consideration of the ecological, social and economic realities of the territory.
Since our launch in 2019, we have established ourselves as a key player in floating solar power with rapid growth. Today Laketricity is :
+ 50 employees
+ 99 projects worldwide
+ 106 MWp installed
1.2 GWp in our pipeline
These figures are not just technical results, they reflect a strong desire to put energy to work for the common good. That is why we propose projects that are useful, localy accepted and sustainable. At every stage, we are proving that renewable energy can be a lever for local resilience, shared value creation and ecological transformation.
Darwin Ecosystem: our local approach in action
An ecological and innovative workplace
Our Bordeaux head office is a perfect example of our local approach in action. More than just an office, we are part of the Darwin ecosystem, a pioneering urban space where ecology, innovation and entrepreneurship coexist. This hub enables collaboration and experimentation, in line with our vision of an inclusive and regenerative energy transition. Darwin is a rehabilited brownfield site, which avoids further land artificialisation, a principle that strongly aligns with the philosophy behind floating photovoltaics.
Local networks to enrich our reflections and solutions
Being part of Darwin hub connects us daily to other committed actors, enriching our local approach and fostering ecological innovations. Events like the Néo Terra Festival, organised by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region and hosted here, bring together actors committed to ecological transition and sustainability. The festival showcases practical solutions and innovative initiatives that shape a regenerative and sustainable future, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and community engagement around key environmental challenges such as renewable energy, biodiversity, and low-carbon development. We are also proud to participate in events like Climax Festival, celebrating environmental awareness and continuing to thrive within this vibrant ecosystem. Besides, Darwin is at the heart of our daily life, inspiring positive actions including coworking, waste recycling, supporting local and sustainable products, reducing our carbon footprint, promoting sustainable mobility, upcycling, and more.
Our floating solar projects are designed considering local Nature
Our passion for environment
At Laketricity, we believe that producing renewable energy should never be at the expense of the landscape or biodiversity.
We systematically carry out landscape and environmental studies from the earliest stages of the project, in collaboration with landscape architects, ecologists, town planners and local stakeholders. The aim is twofold: to minimise the visual impact and to enhance the existing environment.
What do we do in practice?
Biodiversity:
Protecting and enhancing biodiversity is a core part of our approach. This is why we apply the Here are some concrete examples of the measures we implement to support local biodiversity:
- Creating pools for amphibians;
- Reinforcing riparian vegetation along the banks;
- Creation of reed beds;
- Installation of bio-huts under the floating structure to recreate a habitat for aquatic fauna;
- Conservation and reinforcement of existing hedges around the lake;
- Installation of nesting boxes on the banks;
- Floating platforms to encourage nesting by local species;
- Maintaining a completely open area for birdlife;
- Installation of beehives and insect hotels to encourage pollination.
Landscape:
We prioritize seamless integration of our infrastructure within the landscape. Our designs minimize visual impact and draw inspiration from the natural surroundings to preserve the site’s character and beauty.
- Integrating substations into the landscape (wood cladding);
- Creation of floating islands planted with local species.
Human, social environment and local acceptance:
Engaging with local communities and raising awareness about environmental stewardship are central to our work. We ensure our projects respect existing land uses and foster positive relationships with local stakeholders. We:
- Raise awareness of environmental issues and local biodiversity in schools.
- Focus on water bodies that are already man-made (flooded quarries, treatment ponds, irrigation reservoirs, etc.), so that our projects avoid any conflict of use with agricultural or natural landscapes.
- Adapt to existing co-activities such as recreation and fishing by implementing safety measures (for example securing access to the facility, creating designated fishing areas, and installing pontoons), ensuring the harmonious coexistence of all users.
Author : Lilouann Nevelstyn