Nathalie Risteau Nathalie is the Founder of Sunollo, an innovative company redefining solar energy as a luxury, design-forward solution for homes and commercial clients.
With a decade of experience in renewable energy, Nathalie is committed to advancing climate action and believes the green transformation of our economy represents the greatest opportunity of the 21st century.
What triggered your interest in French Tech?
I’ve always been driven by meaningful work that creates lasting, positive change. Sustainability and clean energy felt like a natural path and since entering the field in 2015, I haven’t looked back.
My journey in renewable energy began with a startup focused on decentralized renewables in Myanmar, where we partnered with ENGIE to bring clean energy to remote households. Later, I co-founded a company delivering solar solutions to industrial and corporate clients. Now, with Sunollo, I’m merging design and sustainability by creating a luxury solar brand that reimagines how energy is integrated into architecture. Sunollo brings the best technologies to create beautiful masterpieces which generate sustainable energy for commercial & residential clients.
What are you most proud of?
Sunollo plays at the intersection of high-end design / luxury aesthetics with cutting-edge, high-performance technology. I’m proud of launching this new trend where solar becomes not just a commodity or an after-thought, but an elegant design statement.
I believe that true success isn’t defined by a single milestone; it’s about building lasting impact over time.
What’s your wildest career goal?
To transform how the world sees solar power from a purely functional solution to a design-forward feature.
My aim is to bring aesthetics to solar, starting with luxury and high-end architecture and ultimately to embed clean energy seamlessly into the built environment. If every building could generate its own energy without compromising design and aesthetics, we could radically advance urban sustainability.
If you could go back in time, would you do anything differently?
Honestly, nothing! Every challenge and decision has shaped who I am. I’m grateful for the journey, and for every opportunity I’ve had to drive meaningful change in this industry.
Which women in tech inspire you?
Maya Hari – A visionary leader and former CEO, now empowering startups as an investor and mentor.
Jacqui Miranda – A powerhouse at Microsoft, now leading Asia Corporate Sales. She’s a true role model in both tech and business leadership.
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In collaboration with Amel Rigneau & Romeo Aguilar Bernard
