Nicolas Mercier, a renewable energy expert with 15 years of experience, takes the lead at Sunrock France to drive its growth.
Paris, 06 February 2026 – Sunrock, a European leader in integrated clean energy solutions dedicated to industrial and logistics real estate, announces the appointment of Nicolas Mercier as Managing Director (MD) of Sunrock France.
He will be responsible for accelerating the company’s development in the French market. With over 15 years of experience in renewable energy, Nicolas Mercier aims to strengthen the company’s position in France and deploy its ambitious pipeline of solar projects.
An expert profile supporting Sunrock’s French ambitions
With more than 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, Nicolas Mercier brings to Sunrock France extensive expertise in the development of solar and wind projects, the structuring of complex operations, and the management of multidisciplinary teams.
He holds a degree from the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy (ENSMN) with a dual qualification in engineering and management. His career includes entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial initiatives in the renewable energy sector, along with key positions at Obton France, 3E, and SGS Environmental Services, where he led the Sustainable Assets & Energy division.
His deep knowledge of the French renewable energy and real estate markets, combined with hands-on experience across the entire value chain, from project development to financing and construction, makes him the ideal profile to lead Sunrock’s growth strategy in France.
Accelerating rooftop photovoltaic deployment in France
Under the leadership of Nicolas Mercier, Sunrock France intends to confirm its role as a leading player in the French rooftop photovoltaic market. The company has developed a pipeline of nearly 100 MW ready-to-build and aims for 500 MW in the short term, with an ambition to reach 1 GW by 2030.
This growth strategy is based on three pillars: strengthening partnerships with major logistics and industrial real estate players, operational excellence in the design and execution of large-scale projects, and supporting clients in meeting regulatory and environmental requirements (APER law, BREEAM certification, decarbonisation, etc.).
“Rooftop photovoltaics is a mature, competitive, and essential solution to meet the energy needs of companies. Solar is not an option: it is a sustainable pillar of the French energy mix. At Sunrock France, we are a 100% solar-dedicated player—this is our core business. Our ambition is clear: to offer real estate and industrial actors a turnkey, reliable, and high-performance solution that stands the test of time,” explains Nicolas Mercier, MD of Sunrock France.
A confirmed growth dynamic
Since its establishment in France, Sunrock has demonstrated its ability to develop and deliver large–scale photovoltaic projects, notably in partnership with leading logistics real estate companies such as Panattoni. The company recently announced the expansion of its European partnership with Panattoni to the French market. After successful collaborations in the Netherlands and Germany, Sunrock is equipping Panattoni’s new logistics site in Ormes with a 1.8 MWp photovoltaic plant, producing the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of around 500 French households. This project illustrates Sunrock’s ambition to support major logistics real estate players in their decarbonisation and local energy production strategies.
The appointment of Nicolas Mercier marks a new step in Sunrock’s development in France, with the objective of professionalising operations, strengthening local teams, and accelerating project deployment.
About Sunrock
Founded in 2012, Sunrock is a leading European developer of large-scale rooftop solar and integrated clean energy solutions, enabling logistics real estate owners and operators, as well as industrial clients, to achieve ESG targets and net-zero operations.
Sunrock provides tailored solutions powering logistical warehouses and industrial buildings with clean energy, focusing on local energy production from solar rooftop systems, enabled by intelligent Energy Management Systems (EMS), a multimodal trading platform, and smart energy assets like battery storage and fleet charging systems.
From design and financing to construction and operation, the company manages every step to maximise energy efficiency.
Sunrock was acquired in 2020 by COFRA Holding as part of its commitment to positively impact, through business, key transitions for a more liveable planet and equitable society.
Active in Germany, France, and the Netherlands, Sunrock employs over 160 people and is realising projects exceeding 1 GWp. Certified B Corp, the company is committed to regularly improving its social and environmental impact.
Sunrock partners with its customers for a clean energy future. Learn more at
www.sunrock.com.
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