Renewable energies
A pioneering territory
Thanks to the Durance river and the Serre-Ponçon hydroelectric dam, the Hautes-Alpes is one of Europe’s top 5 regions in terms of renewable energy potential. The département is pushing its advantage by multiplying its initiatives in this field.
SEM Énergie Hautes-Alpes
a strategic tool
The creation of a semi-public company dedicated to renewable energies marked a turning point. This company brings together local authorities and private investors to manage renewable energy production projects. For example, it is responsible for the development of local hydroelectric power plants, as well as solar farms and biomass heating plants. Its role is twofold: to ensure that projects are accepted by local residents and that the economic value remains in the area.
Emblematic
projects in progress
Solar power is gaining momentum.
Setting an example
even in the refuges
Energy innovation is not limited to large-scale infrastructure. In the Alps, several mountain refuges, such as
in figures
| ANNUAL SALES | 426 941 K€ |
| DEVELOPMENTS IN 10 YEARS | 50 % |
| GDP | 185 099 K€ |
| CHANGE IN GDP | 55 % |
GDP = Gross Domestic Product / Source: INSEE
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Fabien Harel
Head of Economics
