BCLP advises Caisse d’Epargne Rhône Alpes and Caisse d’Epargne Loire-Centre on €13 million solar projects financing

BCLP advised Caisse d’Epargne Rhône Alpes and Caisse d’Epargne Loire-Centre on a €13 million financing for UNITe’s construction of three solar power plants located on pheasant farms.

UNITe, an independent renewable energy producer backed by Ardian since 2024 and a leading player in the French market, has been developing agrivoltaic projects for several years, combining decarbonized power generation with sustainable agricultural activity. InApril, the Lyon-based company completed three financing transactions, for a total amount of €13 million, with Caisse d’Epargne Rhône Alpes and Caisse d’Epargne Loire-Centre.

The transaction relates to the construction and operation of three photovoltaic aviaries located in the municipalities of Ciran and Mouzay (Indre-et-Loire) and Sainte-Pazanne (Loire-Atlantique). Installed on pheasant farms, these facilities will represent a total capacity of approximately 14 MWp and are expected to be gradually commissioned starting in 2027.

The BCLP team was led by Partner David Blondel, Senior Associate Gwenaël Fassot, and Associate Fabien Lambert on financing aspects, and Partner Jean-Pierre Delvigne and Senior Associate Maryne Gouhier on energy and project matters.