The integration of Solexis marks a new stage in Ecostal Group's European expansion strategy. Following the acquisition of Project Zero in Belgium and Yomatec in France, Ecostal Group intends to use this transaction to extend its activities to Switzerland, achieve critical mass in a fast-growing European market and bring even greater value to professionals in the photovoltaic energy sector.

Photo – Stéphane Dauvister, Président du Conseil d’Administration d’Ecostal Group avec Frédéric Bichsel, CEO de Solexis, et Christophe Piron, CEO d’Ecostal Group

Frédéric Bichsel, CEO of Solexis, is delighted with this agreement: "This merger with Ecostal Group is fully in line with the development of our activities and our ambition for the future. By joining forces, we are giving Swiss installers the backing of a European leader in the sector and access to an even more comprehensive range of products and services."

Christophe Piron, CEO of Ecostal Group, added: "I am particularly pleased with this merger, which is a concrete expression of our development strategy in Europe. The two companies have complementary distribution networks and similar DNA. What we have in common is a desire to be close to our customers and to support them at every stage of their work with a level of service that is among the highest in the sector."

Stéphane Dauvister, Chairman of the Board of Ecostal Group, said: "This transaction clearly confirms our intention to become a European leader in the distribution of photovoltaic equipment. We warmly welcome Frédéric and all Solexis employees into the Ecostal Group family, and share with them our ambitions for growth, quality of service and innovation."

Frédéric Bichsel becomes a shareholder of Ecostal Group alongside the existing shareholders. He retains his role as Managing Director of Solexis and becomes a member of the Ecostal Group Executive Committee.

ABOUT ECOSTAL GROUP:

Founded in 2008 by Stéphane Dauvister, Ecostal Group is now a major player in the energy transition. The group has structured its business around two main divisions. The first involves B2B distribution of photovoltaic solutions, including solar equipment, batteries and charging stations, for residential projects as well as small and medium-scale commercial and industrial projects. The second is the design, manufacture and installation of photovoltaic structures for medium- to large-scale projects, including ground-mounted installations, shading systems and agri-voltaic solutions.

Ecostal Group operates in France from the French subsidiaries of Ecostal and Siguesol, as well as Yomatec, and stands out for its commitment to providing innovative photovoltaic solutions tailored to the specific characteristics of the French market. With its local expertise and strengthened presence in France, the company is making an active contribution to the energy transition by offering tailor-made solutions that meet the energy challenges of today and tomorrow.

Ecostal Group operates in Belgium, France and Spain through nine separate legal entities (Ecostal Group SA, Ecostal SA, Ecostal SAS, Siguesol SRL, Siguesol SAS, Project Zero BV, SolaRecycle SA, Yomatec SA, Yomatec Solar SL). The company has around 60 employees dedicated to the energy transition.

ABOUT SOLEXIS:

A leader in the B2B solar market in French-speaking Switzerland, Solexis SA was founded in 2010. The company is an importer, integrator and distributor of renewable energy solutions. As a specialist in photovoltaic solar energy, solar thermal energy and sectoral coupling, Solexis offers its professional customers a wide range of products, solutions and services covering application markets from the most standard to the most cutting-edge in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, such as: rooftop or façade solar energy, ground installations, photovoltaic heat/cold production coupling, energy management and optimisation of self-consumption, electric mobility, energy storage and 100% autonomous solutions.

Drawing on an international network of manufacturers from among the most recognised and innovative brands, Solexis ensures reliability and quality in the implementation of the energy transition.

Thanks to an experienced, multidisciplinary technical office, Solexis is able to support its professional customers at every stage of their projects.

The company has around 50 employees, is a member of "Swissolar" and is referenced by the "Pros du solaire".

For further information: www.solexis.ch ; www.ecostal.com ; www.ecostal.fr ; www.project-zero.be ; www.siguesol.com ; www.yomatec.com.

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Press Contact Ecostal Group:

Thierry Chonglez, Group Head of Marketing

M : +32 497 512 712

Email: thierry.chonglez@ecostalgroup.com

Press Contact Solexis :

Frédéric Bichsel, CEO

M : +41 79 375 73 81

Email : fbichsel@solexis.ch