Fountaine Pajot’s investment represents a tremendous opportunity to build on and accelerate, through an industrial vision and complementary projects, the pioneering developments we have been pursuing for more than 20 years to enable cleaner, lower-emission navigation.
As part of its drive to develop low-carbon recreational boating, Fountaine Pajot Group is strengthening its partnership with Alternatives Énergies by acquiring a majority stake in the company alongside Julian Hélène, its Managing Director, and EVE System, a long-standing partner.
Alternatives Énergies has extensive experience in developing and integrating zero-emission and hybrid propulsion and energy systems for marine applications, including electro-solar-powered passenger ferries and tourist shuttles, hybrid multi-purpose barges, and hydrogen range extenders. For more than 20 years, Alternatives Énergies has been innovating to design clean, tailor-made solutions for passenger boats and workboats.
Through this investment, Fountaine Pajot aims to give Alternatives Énergies access to the recreational boating market and leverage the unparalleled expertise of Julian Hélène, Managing Director, and his teams to accelerate its Odyssea corporate initiative, which targets carbon neutrality by 2030.
Alongside the acquisition, Fountaine Pajot has begun sea trials of its first electric catamaran developed in collaboration with Alternatives Énergies: the Aura 51, equipped with an electric propulsion system combining the expertise of Alternatives Énergies and Fountaine Pajot. Through this strategic partnership, Fountaine Pajot can offer its customers a complete, fully integrated electric solution, including the motor unit, battery bank, power electronics, and integrated management of onboard and propulsion systems. The boat will be unveiled to the world for the first time at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The Group’s ambition is to gradually expand its offering to meet strong customer demand.
Philippe Pallu de La Barrière, founder of Alternatives Énergies, and Julian Hélène, Managing Director, said: « Fountaine Pajot’s investment represents a tremendous opportunity to extend and accelerate, through an industrial vision and complementary projects, the pioneering developments we have been pursuing for more than 20 years to enable cleaner, lower-emission navigation. »
Mathieu Fountaine, Deputy CEO of Fountaine Pajot, added: « We are extremely proud to partner with Alternatives Énergies and very enthusiastic about this technical collaboration. This partnership perfectly reflects our ambition to become a pioneer in the environmental transition of the marine industry. »
