Groupe Qair

Qair with Energy Observer in Paris for the final chapter of her Odyssey 🌍   For 3 years, Qair has been proud to support and follow Energy Observer, a laboratory boat powered by a mix of renewable energies and hydrogen, on her round-the-world Odyssey to explore and develop clean energy solutions and validate their effectiveness in real-life conditions.    For this final stopover in Paris, we had the pleasure of welcoming our Group shareholders, backers and partners to the Energy Observer Village. The event featured an exclusive tour of the vessel, followed by a cocktail reception in the presence of Victorien Erussard, President and Captain of Energy Observer, and his crew 🥂   On a separate occasion, our subsidiary Qair France - Qair Group took the opportunity to invite its partners and prospects 🤝 to discover this project, which has been designed to demonstrate that another energy future is achievable.    To mark the autumn afterwork at our nearby headquarters, our local teams were given a private tour of the exhibition which traces the history and development of the ship and provides an insight 🔎 into its energy dynamics.     This partnership with Energy Observer also gave us the chance to organise exclusive visits of the vessel 🛥️ , and we were pleased to welcome on board:  - A delegation from Montenegrin public utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore AD Nikšić  - Karen María Jensdóttir, one of our project managers in Iceland and winner of a Qair internal competition.     Many thanks to the Energy Observer team for the warm welcome. This collaboration has been more than just a partnership: it's been a shared human journey, enriched by the encounters between our respective teams across the world. We look forward to following your future projects 👋 #energytransition #renewableenergy #energyobserver

#Paris2024: Throwback to Qair's internal contest 🌍🏆 To celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, Groupe Qair organised an internal prediction contest, where participants from all our agencies around the world had to predict the event outcomes. 🇮🇸🇫🇷 Karen María Jensdóttir, project manager from our Icelandic agency, was the final winner of this contest and won a week in Paris, including tickets to one of the Paralympic Games and an exclusive visit to our sponsored vessel, Energy Observer, which runs entirely on renewable energy and hydrogen. Read more about her experience ⬇️ “I would like to start by thanking Qair group for organizing this trip and giving me the incredible opportunity to attend the Paralympics, visit Energy Observer and meet the Qair team in Paris.  It was inspiring to learn about the exciting projects we have in France, and to share knowledge and insights. Despite working in different countries and come from different cultures, it’s clear that we all share the same goals and face similar challenges in our mission.  Attending blind football at the Paralympics was especially motivating. It really showed me that no obstacle is insurmountable if you stay determined. Visiting Energy Observer and getting a tour from Beatrice Cordiano, the onboard scientist, was both interesting and educational. It gave me more hope for the future possibilities of green transportation on sea and gave me fresh insight into the future of our H2 project Katanes in Grundartangi in Iceland.  It’s truly inspiring to witness the impactful work Qair is doing for the environment, society, and the energy transition.  - Because we Qair!”  And congratulations again to our colleagues from Qair Maroc - Qair Group who joined forces and won a Paris 2024 Olympic Games poster for their offices 🏆    Finally, well done to Carla Bestieu, Baptiste Poujol, Bastien SIMOES VIEIRA, Giany Cavallini, Paul G., Michał Choiński, Benjamin Gaultier, Anaïs Malézieux and Quentin Hamzaoui, who stood out for their predictive skills and won Paris 2024 official items 👏 #WeAreQair

Qair reaches 500MW of installed capacity in Poland 🎉   With the inauguration of a new 80 MW photovoltaic farm in the Golczewo commune, Qair achieves a significant milestone, reaching 500 MW of installed renewable energy capacity in Poland.   ☀️ The Golczewo solar farm is Qair’s largest photovoltaic farm in Poland 🏘️ This project will generate enough green energy to power over 20,000 households   Congratulations to Qair Polska - Qair Group’s team for this achievement 👏   Qair's portfolio in Poland now consists of 88 fully owned, operated, and optimized green projects, enabling the group to provide long-term, 100% green electricity, and ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply for our clients in the region ⚡️   By 2030, we plan to reach 3 GW of operational capacity in Poland, representing over 5% of the energy market share from emission-free sources.    🎯 Our ambition is clear: we aim to become a leading green utility in the country. #Poland #energytransition #solarenergy #qair

#BurkinaFaso: We are delighted to announce that we have received approval for €6 million concessional financing package from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA)    ⚡️ This financing from the African Development Bank Group's SEFA supports the Desert-to-Power initiative, which aims to generate 10GW of #solarenergy in 11 Sahel countries by 2030, driving socio-economic progress.      ☀️ Thanks to this support, Qair will develop an 18 MW solar power plant in Dédougou, Burkina Faso, the second in the country after Zano, which was commissioned last year.    ✅ The project, secured by a 25-year #PPA with the Société Nationale d’électricité du Burkina Faso (SONABEL), will contribute to the country’s #energysecurity and diversification of the energy mix, while also reducing electricity costs.      💬 “We are pleased with this approval by SEFA and thank the AfDB for their support of the project. […] This achievement aligns with the country’s ambitions for energy supply and reinforces Qair’s vision of becoming a leading player in Africa’s renewable energy sector in the coming years” said Abdoulaye TOURE, CFO at Qair Africa.   

#Moldova: Groupe Qair’s COO charles Lhermitte participated in the EU Moldova Investment Forum, hosted by EBA Moldova (European Business Association), to explore new opportunities for sustainable investment and growth.     🗣️ During a panel about Renewables and Sustainable Economy, he outlined key conditions to ensure the success of renewable energy projects, sharing insights from an investor’s perspective.     Active in Moldova since 2021, Qair is currently developing a 166 MW wind and solar portfolio 🍃☀️   #renewableenergy #energytransition 

#Italy: Groupe Qair and Carrefour enter partnership with signature of first renewable PPA   The companies announce today the signature of a contract to support the renewable electricity from a 52 MWp solar plant developed by Qair, which will be constructed by 2026 in Latium region, Italy.   This signature marks the launch of a partnership in which Qair will support Carrefour in its decarbonization, with this first stage supplying a consequent part of Carrefour Italia's consumption. “We are delighted that our local and impactful solar project will contribute to the decarbonization efforts of a group such as Carrefour. The trust Carrefour has placed in us reaffirms Qair’s robust strategy in Italy. I thank the teams for their strong commitment, and eagerly anticipate seeing the first panels installed. Together, we are making significant strides in the energy transition”, says Emmanuel MACQUERON, CEO at Qair Italy. Read the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/etucFY5W   #energytransition #PPA #Qair #Carrefour

Qair Group and TRAPIL sign partnership agreement to develop e-molecule distribution projects internationally With the aim of supporting industries in their ambitious decarbonization strategies, Qair is diversifying its energy offer to complement the supply of renewable electricity with electro-molecules (e-molecules) such as hydrogen, e-saf or ammonia. “We are delighted to join forces with Trapil, the historical and largest pipeline operator in Europe. Qair shares with Trapil the same vision of the future of e-molecules, and we are aiming to capitalize on Trapil’s expertise to be ready to deliver competitive products to our clients.” says Louis Blanchard, CEO at Qair. Read the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKNHg_Wy #hydrogen #esaf #emolecules #energytransition

#Montenegro: Qair Group and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore AD Nikšić forge partnership to accelerate renewable energy development and enhance national electricity supply. The partnership sets the stage for aligning mutual interests and creating a framework to identify and explore future collaboration opportunities. Read the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/esKcN_hJ Momcilo Blagojevic Simo Jokic Louis Blanchard Krzysztof Wojtysiak

Qair Polska - Qair Group and Vibracoustic, a leading global #automotive noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) expert announce today the signing of a 12-year corporate power purchase agreement (#cPPA). Read the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5Zuky4V #renewableenergy #ppa #poland

#UK: Qair acquires Green Switch Capital (GSC), a UK–based renewable energy developer specialized in solar PV, battery storage (BESS) and onshore wind technologies. GSC' pipeline of over 15 GW will add to Qair’s existing portfolio in the UK, which already includes offshore wind, energy from waste, and onshore renewable projects. With this acquisition Qair aims to expand and diversify its presence in the UK and position itself as a major renewable player in the country. Read the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePjXq2AW #energytransition #renewablenergy #qair