Philippe Reynard new Deputy Managing Director of the Volta group

As of January 4, 2024, Philippe Reynard is appointed Deputy General Manager of Volta Groupe. Co-founder, general manager then president of Réservoir Sun, a joint venture of Engie and GreenYellow, has leading experience in the field of solar energy (2018-2023) and in particular in favor of the democratization of self-consumption. He previously held the position of Business Developer then Director of Cover Solar at Engie (2008-2018), after spending more than 17 years at Gaz de France. Philippe Reynard graduated from the Ecole Polytechnique Universitaire de Marseille (1989) and the Kedge Business School (1989).

Volta is an independent energy developer that finances, constructs and operates renewable energy production facilities. The group operates in particular in all areas of photovoltaics, with particular expertise in photovoltaic roofs, and wind power, a sector where it specializes in repowering, consisting of dismantling a wind farm at the end of its life to install more efficient wind turbines. A national player with strong territorial roots, Volta has several offices in the regions, bringing together 75% of employees, notably in Corbières-en-Provence, headquarters of its solar activities. The company has a portfolio of ~100 MW of projects in operation or under construction and 500 MW of projects in development.

For Philippe Reynard, Deputy Managing Director: “Volta is a group with strong potential which has developed from the territories. Historically based in Corbières-en-Provence in the Luberon, my family cradle, Volta now radiates throughout the national territory. The industrial project, its strong territorial roots and its capacity for innovation appealed to me. The group has key expertise (waterproofing, storage, etc.) to consolidate solar development in roof renovation, a sector currently deserted by many operators due to its complexity. With these assets and the support of leading investors, I am keen to use my experience to deploy Volta throughout the national territory and overseas to enable the group to succeed in its industrialization, phase essential to establish the company over the long term and make it a key player in the development of rooftop solar. »

For Benoît Duval, Managing Director and co-founder of Volta: “After successful fundraising, Volta is now gearing up to accelerate its expansion and strengthen its territorial presence. The arrival among us of a professional as experienced and recognized as Philippe Reynard, who will voluntarily be located in the region at the heart of our projects and our teams, allows us to reaffirm our conviction: renewable energies represent a formidable development lever for our territories and our projects must be as close as possible to the needs and specificities of each region. »

For Pierrick Morier, President and co-founder of Volta: “The appointment of Philippe Reynard to such a strategic position for Volta marks a new stage for us, more offensive and determined in favor of the development of meaningful solar and wind projects throughout France. »