VITALIS
A pragmatic, resilient energy platform — delivering decentralized solutions, field expertise, and long-term operational support across Europe and emerging markets.
About Us
Who We Are
VITALIS develops pragmatic and resilient energy solutions for territories requiring long-term operational support, local integration, and adaptive infrastructure. We position ourselves between small development-aid projects and the large centralized schemes of major utilities — occupying a unique space where agility meets industrial credibility.
Vision
An agile, international energy platform rooted in field reality.
Mission
Respond to the vital energy needs of territories through decentralized, resilient infrastructure.
Approach
Long-term, locally integrated, pragmatic — adapted to each context.
Our DNA: Operational, Credible, International
VITALIS is built on a culture of field expertise. Our teams bring decades of experience from international wind, hybrid, and solar projects — operating in complex, isolated, and demanding environments across Africa, Europe, and the Pacific. We are not a startup, not an abstract corporate — we are a hands-on energy company.
Our International Hubs
Rome, Italy
Photovoltaic development in Italy. Project origination, investor and partner relations.
Grasse, France
General management. Project structuring and international strategic development.
Béziers, France
Technical and operational base. Maintenance, field support, industrial and logistics activities.
Tours, France
Administrative support and engineering. Technical coordination and project management.
Our Positioning
Between Two Worlds
VITALIS occupies the strategic space between small NGO-style development projects and the large centralized schemes of international majors. We bring the rigor of industrial players with the agility of a field-oriented team.
- Not a startup — a structured, experienced company
- Not a major — agile, adaptive, locally embedded
- Not a manufacturer — an expert operator and developer
Our Tone
Operational — we deliver on the ground
Credible — backed by decades of field history
International — active across 60+ countries
Pragmatic — solutions adapted to each territory
Full Value Chain Mastery
VITALIS commands every link of the energy project value chain — from feasibility and permitting through engineering, construction, operations, and long-term maintenance. This end-to-end capability is our core competitive advantage.
1
Development
Site selection, feasibility, permitting, origination
2
Engineering
Technical studies, design, dimensioning, hybridization
3
EPC
Procurement, construction management, commissioning
4
O&M
Preventive & corrective maintenance, remote monitoring, spare parts
Wind
WIND
Vergnet Legacy
Building on decades of field experience on complex and isolated sites across the world.
Wind · Vergnet Legacy
A Unique Field Heritage
VITALIS carries forward a unique operational expertise developed over decades across remote and demanding territories. This heritage is not about a brand — it is about knowledge, experience, and field capability accumulated through nearly 1,000 wind turbines installed in more than 60 countries.
Operations in tropical, desert, island, and cyclonic environments — where no other operator has comparable depth of experience.
~1,000
Wind turbines installed worldwide
60+
Countries with operational experience
553 MW
Total installed capacity globally
Wind · Vergnet Legacy
275 KW WTG :
The Benchmark Turbine
The 275 kW WTG is the cornerstone of the Vergnet legacy — a tiltable, cyclone-resistant wind turbine engineered for the world's most challenging environments. VITALIS holds deep operational expertise on this platform.
275 KW WTG — Technical Specifications
Nacelle Architecture
Nacelle Expertise & Lifecycle Support
VITALIS engineers bring more than 20 years of expertise on Vergnet nacelle systems, including pitch and yaw control, hydraulics, electronics and drivetrain integration. Our teams support diagnostics, maintenance, retrofit programs and long-term reliability optimization for demanding operating environments.
VITALIS engineers bring more than 20 years of expertise on Vergnet nacelle systems, including pitch and yaw control, hydraulics, electronics and drivetrain integration. Our teams support diagnostics, maintenance, retrofit programs and long-term reliability optimization for demanding operating environments.
The Tilting System
The entire turbine (nacelle + mast) is assembled and maintained at ground level — eliminating the need for heavy cranes and enabling operations on slopes up to 25%.
Four Pillars of the Tilting System
Easy Installation
Full assembly at ground level. Operable on slopes up to 25%. No heavy crane required.
Easy Maintenance
Nacelle servicing and blade cleaning performed at ground level. Reduced downtime and costs.
Cyclone-Proof
Machine secured flat on the ground during cyclone alerts. No structural damage risk. Class IV turbine sufficient.
Safety First
Maintenance every 6 months. Annual safety checks. All operations performed with mast tilted — no climbing required.
Tilting Procedure Expertise & training
VITALIS technical teams provide hands-on expertise in wind turbine lowering and raising operations, as well as operator training for safe and efficient field maneuvering in demanding environments.
Hydraulic Control Unit
The hydraulic control unit is the only mobile tool required for the tilting procedure. Designed for field use — shock-resistant chassis, protected storage for remote control and hydraulic hoses, easy handling by forklift or pallet truck. Dimensions: ~900 × 1,000 × 1,150 mm. Mass: ~350 kg. Operational range: −10°C to +40°C, tropical rain, marine air, 100% humidity.
Electrical Shelter (BT Cabinet)
The GEV MP Shelter
The low-voltage cabinet installed at the base of each turbine houses all key electrical components. Built for extreme environments.
- Dimensions: H 1.90 m × W 1.77 m × D 1.85 m
- Enclosure: 4 mm marine anti-corrosion aluminium
- Mass (without transformer): 473 kg
- IP 44 — Marine environment (<100 m from coast)
- 100% relative humidity — anti-condensation system
- UV-resistant materials — seismic-resistant construction
SCADA: Remote Monitoring & Control
The SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) provides real-time visualization, archiving, and remote control of wind farms. Based on SQL database and PC-VUE® HMI software, it is accessible 24/7 via secure broadband connections — even on isolated sites using ADSL, Ethernet, or GSM.
SCADA Key Functions
Real-Time Monitoring
Live graphical interface showing wind farm status, turbine data, and delivery substation — refreshed every 2 seconds.
Remote Control
Start/stop commands, fault acknowledgment, active and reactive power limitation — all managed remotely.
Real-Time Alerts
Configurable notifications via email or SMS. Operators can monitor and manage their plants 24/7 from anywhere.
Advanced Reporting
Predefined and custom reports: power curve, availability, wind distribution, faults. Exportable in PDF, XLS, CSV and more.
Wind Activities: What We Deliver
Technical Audits
Comprehensive assessment of existing wind assets — performance analysis, condition reporting, optimization recommendations.
Recommissioning
Restart of idle or damaged turbines. Full diagnostic, spare parts supply, and supervised restart.
O&M Support
Preventive and corrective maintenance, local coordination, remote supervision, and technical assistance on Vergnet turbines.
Spare Parts & Logistics
International sourcing and supply of spare parts. Technical procurement and logistics coordination for complex sites.
Operating Where Others Cannot
From the deserts of Chad to the cyclone-prone islands of the Pacific, VITALIS has the expertise, the equipment, and the local knowledge to operate where conventional energy companies will not go. This is our defining competitive advantage.
Solar
SOLAR
Developing utility-scale and adaptive solar solutions in Europe and emerging markets.
VITALIS Solar: An Active Developer
The solar division is the clearest proof that VITALIS exists as an independent energy company. With an active pipeline in Italy and hybrid electrification projects in Africa, VITALIS demonstrates real development capability — regulatory expertise, territorial integration, and pragmatic execution.
Italy
~30 MW pipeline — agricultural land, degraded sites, long-term territorial integration with advanced regulatory expertise.
Africa / Chad
Hybridization, rural electrification, resilient mini-grid solutions adapted to local contexts and off-grid territories.
Italy: Utility-Scale Solar Development
Pipeline Overview
VITALIS is developing a pipeline of approximately 30 MW of photovoltaic projects in Italy, focused on:
- Agrivoltaic projects on agricultural land
- Degraded and brownfield sites
- Long-term territorial integration
- Advanced regulatory development
Our Strengths in Italy
Deep regulatory expertise (GSE, FER X, PAS)
Advanced-stage project development
Pragmatic, terrain-adapted approach
Local stakeholder integration
Africa: Resilient Energy for Emerging Territories
In Africa and Chad, VITALIS deploys solar and hybrid solutions designed for territories where grid access is limited or non-existent. Our approach goes beyond installing PV panels — we design integrated energy ecosystems adapted to local needs.
Hybridization
Solar + wind + diesel + battery integration
Mini-Grids
Decentralized electrification for remote communities
Resilience
Solutions designed for long-term autonomous operation
Solar Expertise: End-to-End Capability
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Site Identification & Feasibility
Land assessment, solar resource analysis, grid connection study, environmental screening.
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Permitting & Regulatory
PAS, VIA, GAUDI/CENSIMP validation, GSE portal management, FER X procedure.
03
Engineering & EPC
PVSyst analysis, layout design, procurement, construction supervision, commissioning.
04
Operations & Monitoring
Long-term O&M, performance monitoring, reporting, optimization.
Key Financial Parameters
Financing Structure
Debt / Equity
74% / 26% — Debt tenor: 18 years
Interest Rate
3% + 0.5% spread
Incentive Tariff
CFD €70/MWh (>1 MW) — €77/MWh (≤1 MW, indicative)
Equity Payback
31 July 2032
Lender Metrics
LLCR
1.83 — solid coverage over full debt life
PLCR
1.96 — aggregate cash flows exceed residual debt in conservative scenarios
CFADS
€27,303,599 total — PV of CFADS: €19,247,652
Equity Invested
€3,705,418 → Equity Cash Flow: €10,339,240
Strategic Recommendations for Investors
With an Equity IRR of 16.37% and a MOC of 3.80x, the VITALIS solar portfolio offers highly competitive returns for a utility-scale project finance structure. A DSRA of 6 months of debt service is recommended to mitigate seasonal DSCR variability in winter months.
Projects
PROJECTS
Our solar project references in Italy — proof of our seriousness and capability.
Reference Wind Projects
Éfaté, Vanuatu
Wind farm on a coastal hillside — cyclonic environment, island grid integration.
Amdjarass, Chad
Wind turbines among desert rock formations — extreme heat, sand, and remote logistics.
Sigatoka, Fiji
Rolling hillside wind farm — tropical climate, island power system, tilting maintenance demonstrated.
FER X Portfolio — Admitted Projects
VITALIS has three photovoltaic projects officially admitted to the FER X competitive procedure by the GSE, with bidding deadline of 12 September 2025. All three are located in the Caserta province, Campania, Italy.
FER X Incentive Framework
VITALIS projects in Italy participate in the FER X competitive auction (DM 30 December 2024), managed by the GSE. Projects above 1 MW access a 20-year Contract for Difference (CFD) with a reference price of €80/MWh for photovoltaic, with cap at €95/MWh and floor at €65/MWh.
Project Carinola 7
Key Figures
3.8 MW
Rated Power
€3.79M
Total CAPEX
€551K
Avg. Annual Revenue
Project Details
- Location: Caserta (CE), Campania, Italy
- FER Code: FER502071
- PAS issued: 14 October 2024
- CAPEX breakdown: EPC €2.81M | Authorizations €507K | Land + STMG €467K
- Average annual OPEX: €78,646
- Admitted to FER X competitive procedure
Project Vairano Patenora 1
Key Figures
3.6 MW
Rated Power
€3.46M
Total CAPEX
€457K
Avg. Annual Revenue
Project Details
- Location: Caserta (CE), Campania, Italy
- FER Code: FER502061
- PAS issued: 27 January 2025
- CAPEX breakdown: EPC €2.72M | Authorizations €489K | Land + STMG €256K
- Average annual OPEX: €96,840
- Admitted to FER X competitive procedure
Project Teano 4
Key Figures
2.5 MW
Rated Power
€2.65M
Total CAPEX
€329K
Avg. Annual Revenue
Project Details
- Location: Caserta (CE), Campania, Italy
- FER Code: FER502073
- PAS effective by tacit approval: 9 July 2025 (BURC n. 50/2025)
- CAPEX breakdown: EPC €1.91M | Authorizations €344K | Land + STMG €401K
- Average annual OPEX: €61,739
- Admitted to FER X competitive procedure
Direct Access Portfolio (≤1 MW)
In addition to the competitive auction projects, VITALIS holds four photovoltaic projects eligible for direct access to FER X incentives (Art. 6 DM FER X) — no auction required, simplified procedure, no provisional guarantee needed.
Portfolio Financial Summary
The full 7-project portfolio (3 FER X auction + 4 direct access), consolidated in a single SPV, delivers compelling financial performance based on PVSyst data and European EPC/O&M benchmarks.
9.28%
Project IRR (Pre-Tax)
16.37%
Equity IRR
3.80x
MOC (Multiple on Capital)
2.17
DSCR Average
Portfolio CAPEX & Revenue Overview
Total portfolio: 14,299 kWp — Total CAPEX: €14,032,423 (avg. €931/kWp) — Total avg. annual revenue: €1,959,417
Services
Our Services: Where Real Value Is Created
The true value of VITALIS lies in its people and expertise. Our team of experienced engineers and technicians — drawn from international wind, hybrid, and solar projects — delivers end-to-end technical services for complex energy projects worldwide.
Engineering
Technical studies, audits, optimization, hybridization, system dimensioning.
O&M / Maintenance
Supervision, field coordination, diagnostics, recommissioning, preventive and corrective maintenance.
Procurement
International sourcing, supplier management, spare parts supply, technical logistics.
Project Management
Site coordination, local assistance, operator support, commissioning.
Projects · Complex Territories
Expertise in Complex Territories
VITALIS specializes in environments that demand more than standard engineering. Isolated zones, logistical constraints, extreme climates, and local adaptation requirements are not obstacles for us — they are our natural operating environment.
Projects · Global Vision
A Global Platform for Sustainable Development
VITALIS is building toward a global player model — targeting communities that are too large for NGO-scale interventions and too specific for major international utilities. Africa's population will grow from 1 billion to 2.3 billion by 2050, with 1 billion in mid-size towns: this is our market.
Development
Solar and wind projects developed "Ready to Build" — proposed to international and local investors with full documentation.
EPCM
Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Maintenance of developed projects — guaranteeing quality and investment security.
Innovation
Industrial technologies adapted to medium-size communities — developed from local needs observation in cooperation with territories.
Projects · Revenue Model
Three-Part Revenue Model
Part 1 — Project Development
Develop solar and wind projects to Ready-to-Build stage. Sell to international and local investors. Build a standard, repeatable pipeline.
Part 2 — EPCM
Engineer, procure, construct and maintain the developed projects. Already connected to investors — guaranteeing quality and respect of promoted values.
Part 3 — Industrial Innovation
Develop and manufacture technologies adapted to medium-size communities. Integrate into projects when useful and required.
Projects · Organization
VITALIS Group Structure
VITALIS operates through a structured group architecture — separating development, EPC, technology, country operations, and asset holding — enabling clean project finance structures and clear investor entry points at both group and SPV level.
Projects · SDGs
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
VITALIS projects directly contribute to multiple UN SDGs — particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Our territorial approach ensures local jobs, knowledge transfer, and community benefit.
SDG 7 — Clean Energy
Affordable, reliable, sustainable energy access for all communities we serve.
SDG 9 — Infrastructure
Resilient infrastructure and inclusive industrialization in emerging markets.
SDG 11 — Communities
Sustainable, inclusive energy solutions for medium-size cities and rural territories.
SDG 13 — Climate Action
Reducing fossil fuel dependency through renewable energy deployment at scale.
Projects · Italy
Why Campania, Italy?
The Caserta and Naples provinces offer exceptional conditions for solar development: high irradiation levels, available agricultural and degraded land, strong regulatory frameworks under FER X, and proximity to grid infrastructure. VITALIS has built deep local knowledge and regulatory expertise in this region.
Projects · Guarantees
FER X Guarantee Framework
Participation in the FER X competitive procedure requires financial guarantees calculated on nominal AC power. VITALIS has structured these obligations for all three auction projects.
The provisional guarantee is required at submission. The final guarantee (10% of investment cost) is required only upon award, within 30 days of the published ranking.
Projects · Timeline
FER X Operational Timeline
By 20 Aug
Finalize SPA acquisition of Vitalis — update company registry
By 23 Aug
Update GSE Client Area: new legal representative, PEC, IBAN
By 30 Aug
Upload provisional guarantee (model A.1.h — digitally signed)
By 6 Sep
Upload financial documentation (A.1.e/f/g) and priority documents
12 Sep h12
Absolute deadline — all steps completed on FER X Portal
Projects · CFD Mechanism
CFD FER X: 20-Year Revenue Visibility
For projects ≥1 MW AC, the FER X mechanism provides a 20-year Contract for Difference. Reference price: €80/MWh. Cap: €95/MWh. Floor: €65/MWh. The GSE compensates the difference when market prices fall below the awarded price, and recovers the difference when prices exceed it — providing long-term revenue stability for investors.
Contact
CONTACT
Let's build something together.
Our Offices
Grasse — General Management
Direction Générale
Structuration projets — Développement stratégique international
Grasse, France
Structuration projets — Développement stratégique international
Grasse, France
Béziers — Technical Base
Base technique et opérationnelle
Maintenance — Support terrain — Activités industrielles et logistiques
Béziers, France
Maintenance — Support terrain — Activités industrielles et logistiques
Béziers, France
Tours — Engineering
Support administratif et ingénierie
Coordination technique et projets
Tours, France
Coordination technique et projets
Tours, France
Rome — Solar Development
Développement photovoltaïque Italie
Origination projets — Relations investisseurs et partenaires
Rome, Italy
Origination projets — Relations investisseurs et partenaires
Rome, Italy
Marc RIVARD
CE0 - VITALIS
Xper / Pragmatic - Resilient - International
Wind
Solar
Services
+33 6 21 1846 56
m.rivard@vitalisenergies.com