Long perceived as a regulatory constraint, the LOM and APER laws are becoming a lever for producing energy, reducing costs and enhancing the value of car parks.
THE deadlines set by the LOM and APER laws are getting closer. Instead of perceiving them as a constraint, several companies transform them into opportunities for their customers: this is produce renewable energy directly on siteof reduce dependence on electricity price fluctuations by maximizing self-consumptionof enhance existing car parksto offer more comfort to users of these car parks.
But first, let’s remember what is the content of the LOM and APER laws.
The obligations of the LOM and APER laws
There LOM law (Mobility Orientation Law) was published in the official journal of December 26, 2019. Since the 1er January 2025, the LOM law imposes the obligation to install charging stations in existing non-residential buildings which have more than 20 parking spaces, as well as in mixed buildings in which more than 20 parking spaces are intended for non-residential use. These buildings must have at least one charging point for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles allowing access to people with reduced mobility. Beyond that, these buildings must also have one charging point for every 20 additional locations. For example, a non-residential building with 95 parking spaces must have at least 4 charging points for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including one accessible to people with reduced mobility.
For its part, the APER law (Acceleration of Renewable Energy Production) of March 10, 2023 establishes a progressive timetable from 1er July 2026 to 1er July 2028, which requires existing parking lots of more than 1,500 m2as well as those whose application for planning authorization is submitted from March 11, 2023, to install shade houses producing renewable energy – photovoltaic electricity or heat from solar thermal collectors – on at least half of their surface area. When the outdoor parking lot is managed under a concession or public service delegation, theobligation to have shade covers on half of the surface area of the parking lot will apply from:
– either from July 1, 2026, for parks having been the subject of the conclusion of a new concession or delegation contract or its renewal between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2026;
– either from July 1, 2028, for parks having been the subject of the conclusion of a new concession or delegation contract or its renewal between July 2, 2026 and July 1, 2028 or in the absence of conclusion of a new contract or renewal.
When the outdoor parking lot is not managed under a concession or public service delegation, theobligation to have shade covers on half of the surface area of the parking lot will apply from:
– or from July 1, 2026 for parks whose surface area is equal to or greater than 10,000 m2 ;
– or from July 1, 2028 for those whose surface area is between 1,500 and 10,000 m2.
It is therefore necessary both install charging stations for electric vehicles and install photovoltaic shades in car parks. Eranovum, a Spanish company created in 2019, established in Spain, Belgium and France, has developed a complete offer for companies subject to these two laws.
Hughes Lom, the France director of Eranovum, is confident: on the French market, sales of electric cars in the second quarter of 2026 confirm their strong growth with nearly 158,000 registrations, an increase of 53% over one year. This ensures a growing market for Eranovum’s comprehensive offerings. © Eranovum
A complete offer
Eranovum, which is a pure player des EnR offers its customers, mainly in mass distribution and commercial real estate, an integrated model: installation of electric vehicle charging stations for compliance with the LOM lawinstallation ofphotovoltaic shades in car parkssupplemented by battery electricity storage for maximize self-consumption of PV electricity produced on site. Its economic model is that of Third Party Investment: the company finances all installations, ensures their installation, operation and maintenance for the entire lifespan of an installation.
According to Hughes Lom, the French director of Eranovum – yes, his name is like the law his company uses – whom we met on July 9, 2026, the lifespan of charging stations is around 15 years and that of PV panels reaches 20 years. For charging stations, Eranovum works in France with Schneider Electric. Not only Eranovum finances everythingbut in addition it pays rent to its client for the occupation of the land by its charging stations and its photovoltaic shades. It’s too good to be true, you might say. Eranovum is a commercial company and is remunerated both from the sale of PV electricity to its customer and from the sale of kWh through its charging stations. Its terminals are installed in parking lots accessible to the public and the charging price varies depending on wholesale electricity prices. In both cases, the prices are significantly lower than those that can be accessed with network supply from a traditional operator.
Eranovum electric charging stations in France are manufactured by Schneider Electric. © PP
An agreement with The Musketeers
Eranovum reached a commercial agreement on September 10, 2025 with the Les Mousquetaires group to equip 592 stores with electric charging stations. The Intermarché, Bricomarché, Bricorama, Brico Cash, Netto and Roady brands are affected. Nearly 3,000 points will be equipped with high-power terminals, capable of reaching 240 kW. This allows a recharge from 20% to 80% in just 15 to 25 minutes, the time of a race. They will be deployed by 2028 and will run on 100% renewable energy thanks to a partnership with Octopus Energy.
Eranovum takes care of the entire processfrom initial investment to operation and maintenance, at no cost to stores. Eranovum will have 70 charging stations at the end of 2026, or around 500 charging stations. Its goal is to reach 3,500 points by the end of 2028, with power varying from 180 to 300 kW. This allows you to achieve 10 to 80% filling in less than 30 minutes. Which represents around €100 million in investments.
Remember that the government has set a target of 400,000 charging points accessible to the public by 2030, including 50,000 high-power points.
Eranovum deploys a complete offer in France: photovoltaic shade structures, electricity storage and electric vehicle charging stations. The goal is to self-consume 100% of the energy produced on the site of a super or hypermarket, for example. Other companies, including Idex, offer similar offers. © Idex
A strategic partnership with Octopus Energy
In February 2026, Eranovum enters into a strategic alliance with Octopus Energyproducer and distributor of green energy in France. The charging stations deployed by Eranovum will be integrated into Octopus Energy’s Electroverse network, which makes it easy to charge an electric vehicle, anywhere, anytime, and at no additional cost. In addition, the Eranovum terminals will be supplied with green energy by Octopus Energy.
On July 9, 2026, Eranovum announced a second agreement with Octopus Energy which allows dynamic pricing to be applied to their charging stations by integrating Octopus Electroverse’s “Plunge Pricing” into its terminals: when renewable energy production is high, and wholesale prices fall, Eranovum immediately passes this drop on to its terminals. The driver benefits directly from the value of renewable energies, in real time, in the form of a concrete discount on his recharge. Drivers are notified 24 hours in advance via the Octopus Electroverse app, with the exact level of the discount and the start time of the slot. Discounts range from -10% to -50% on the displayed price, an immediate and concrete benefit for the purchasing power of electric vehicle drivers.
The system will initially be deployed on eleven pilot stations in the Eranovum network, with a common ambition to extend it to the entire national network. This partnership is also part of the operator’s deployment ambitions in France.
THE classic prices for recharges at Eranovum terminals are €0.49/kWh for a terminal with a power of up to 60 kW and €0.54/kWh for terminals exceeding 60 kW of power. The customer pays by credit card, by RFID or through the Eranovum application. This application also allows you to locate Eranovum charging points, which also appear on Chargemap which lists more than a million charging points in Europe. They will soon be available on Google Maps.
