Carbonexit supports investors, industrial teams and consulting firms on complex energy transition, industrial technology, and execution risk questions.
Selected work includes market and technology diligence, partner and value chain mapping, industrial decarbonization analysis, critical supply chain reviews, policy intelligence, and expert commentary.
"I'm delighted to provide a glowing review for Francois, who has been an invaluable asset to our firm in deciphering decarbonization technologies and markets. François' expertise is truly exceptional, providing us with deep insights into this complex field and invaluable market analysis. He has added immense value to our firm, and we eagerly anticipate our ongoing collaboration. Thank you, Francois, for your outstanding contributions!"
"Francois is a consummate professional whom I would highly recommend to organizations requiring an experienced marketing professional. I’ve engaged Francois on several projects and have appreciated his ability to quickly grasp complex industry opportunities, his strategic contributions to our decision-making, and his communication skills"
"François has a comprehensive and deep knowledge of the Energy sector, including Public Policies, Stakeholders, Businesses, and Technologies. He also developed very specific skills and competencies in Business Analytics, Business Development, Strategic and Product Marketing"
"François is brilliant, dedicated, and talented. He is clearly a team player and is always cheerful and positive. He has a precious marketing and technical experience in the Nuclear business."
"Exceptional quality and always a pleasure to work with François. Flexible with requests and perfect delivery. Top-level consulting work."
"Francois is the rare professional who combines technical expertise, business acumen, and intellectual humility. I'd strongly encourage you to speak with Francois about how he might bring value to your project."
More testimonials available on request.
SELECTION OF RECENT MISSIONS
Go-to-market assessment - Canadian satellite imagery firm
Deployment of new decarbonization platforms - Swiss Investors
Energy x Space ecosystem mapping - Middle Eastern sovereign fund
CCUS/CDR ecosystem & policy mapping - US industrial advisory group
Industrial decarbonization advisory - MENA Infrastructure Project Investor
PV manufacturing and localization strategy in MENA - North American investor
Assessment of several decarbonization projects in the Chemical Sector - EU Investor
Solar policies assessment and prospective at the US state level - US Consulting company
Industrial policy briefings on US Energy policies - Several North American investment funds
EU Policies implications for decarbonization topics like CBAM, Transportation, Hydropower - Investors
For Investors
- Solar manufacturing ecosystem analysis in MENA
- Review of portfolio for a US Venture Capital
- Emerging dual technology reviews
- Countless policy analyses (US, EU etc.)
- 50+ project assessments for grant support
For Industrial Teams
- Global hydro, nuclear, and solar market intelligence
- Product Management for hydropower & nuclear services
- New strategy assessment for a space tech company
- Countless market assessments or highly technical markets
For Consultants
- CCUS and CDR innovation and policy assessment,
- Climate tech market intelligence (new nuclear, green H2 etc),
- US and North American energy policy review,
- Technical white papers translating complex topics into client-ready outputs.
Strategic Technology Partner Screen
- Due diligence on targeted innovative startups in climate tech
- Assessment of potential acquisition partners
- Company and ecosystem assessments in REN, Nuclear, CDR-CCUS
- Company and ecosystem assessments in Satellite imagery
- Company and ecosystem assessments in blockchain for energy
Industrial Decarbonization Project Stress Test
- Assessment of 50+ industrial decarbonization projects,
- Industrial decarbonization advisory,
- CCUS ecosystem and pilot mapping,
- Hydropower modernization,
- Solar manufacturing localization,
- R&D and market alignment assessments (several topics)
Critical Supply Chain and Policy Execution Review
- Industrial policy briefings for investors,
- PV manufacturing localization in MENA,
- Renewable energy policy intelligence,
- Strategic materials analyses for decarbonization applications
- Energy geopolitics analyses
EXPERT COMMENTARY AND MEDIA
Featured in Le Monde, Ouest-France, Forbes, Power Magazine, and other reference journals multiple times
Nuclear, Energy Security and Geopolitics
- 2026 – Ouest France – Comment Donald Trump utilise l’énergie comme levier de puissance – Read Article
- 2026 – Ouest France – Donald Trump, l’homme qui voulait, aussi, être roi du pétrole – Read Article
- 2025 – Power Magazine – Shimane 2 Highlights Progress in Japan’s Nuclear Restart Program – Read Article
- 2023 – Power Magazine – India Eyes Major Expansion of Nuclear Power – Read Article
- 2023 – Energy Monitor – Between Russia and the West: Can clean energy overcome Morocco’s fossil fuel diplomacy? – Read Article
- 2022 – Power Magazine – Europe Turns to LNG to Avert Energy Crisis – Read Article
- 2022 – Monocle – Power Play – Read Article
- 2021 – Emerging Europe – CEE’s energy crisis highlights the region’s over-reliance on gas – Read Article
- 2020 – Le Monde – Dirigeants d’entreprise et ESG – Read Article
- 2020 – Green Prophet – A new energy future fueled by Emirati and Israeli peace – Read Article
- 2019 – Choose Energy – Does nuclear power have a place in the shifting energy landscape? – Read Article
- 2019 – Choose Energy – Is a decarbonized world possible without nuclear power? – Read Article
- 2019 – Choose Energy – The decline of nuclear power: From carbon zero electricity to energy enemy No.1 – Read Article
- 2018 – Power Magazine – Takahama a Model for Japanese Nuclear Restarts – Read Article
Hydrogen and Industrial Decarbonization
- 2026 – C&EN Chemical and Engineering News – Clean hydrogen will get pragmatic – Read Article
- 2021 – Smart Energy International – Catching hydrogen’s next big wave – Read Article
- 2021 – Xperts Council – State of play – Hydrogen Energy – Read Article
Hydropower and Power Systems / Storage
- 2024 – Gulf News – Is this the world’s best battery? It’s not what you’d expect- Read Article
- 2024 – Power Magazine – Market for Energy Storage Growing Across Europe – Read Article
- 2023 – Power Magazine – Bill Gates-Backed Group Supporting New Energy Storage Technology – Read Article
- 2023 – Science News – How Kenya is helping its neighbors develop geothermal energy – Read Article
- 2022 – Energy monitor – Pumped hydro resurfaces as a net-zero stalwart – Read Article
- 2021 – Power Magazine – Hydropower Experiencing Climate Impacts From Drought, Flooding – Read Article
- 2021 – Forbes – Trees To Capture Carbon (And Cash) In Nation’s First Project On State Forest Land – Read Article
- 2021 – Power Magazine – New GE Digital Tool Part of Grid Management Advancements – Read Article
- 2018 – Power Magazine – Dam Collapse May Slow, but Not Stop, Laotian Hydropower Projects – Read Article
- 2018 – Power Magazine – Hydro Project Overcomes Physical, Social Obstacles – Read Article
CONFERENCE ENGAGEMENT
- 9th Hydropower Plant Digitalization Forum – Berlin, Germany – Speaker
- European Utility Week 2019 / Powergen 2019 – Paris, France – Advisory Board Member
- 2nd Asset Optimization & Energy Trading Data Analytics & IoT Forum – Vienna, Austria – Speaker
- Blockchain and Smart contracts: transforming Energy Industry – Vienna, Austria – Speaker & Chairman
- 6th Hydropower Plant Digitalization Forum – Berlin, Germany – Speaker