Stephane Prouvost Product Division Director at Ciel & Terre

As Product Division Director of Ciel & Terre, Stephane Prouvost has strong entrepreneurial roots and a constant drive for innovation. From pioneering floating solar solutions to spearheading international collaborations, he encourage Ciel & terre’s teams in pushing boundaries and redefining industry norms. let’s discover his journey and mindset.

Innovation, Ownership, and Passion, here are the insights of Stephane Prouvost about Ciel & Terre

What does Ciel & Terre represent to you?

For me, it is a real opportunity to have an impact on the world by participating to a meaningful project, that of accelerate the spreading renewable energy globally thanks to innovation.

It is all the more important to find meaning in what I do and work for the planet as I am a dad of 3 children and want to contribute to make their future a bit better.

According to you, what are Ciel & Terre’s spirit and most important values?

Innovation first. In all fields. Innovation for products but not only. It is also true for finance, communication… I believe we need to think and do things differently to succeed.

Then ownership. To appropriate one’s work is a real motivating and fulfilling way to work. This passion in the job we do is a main driver for achievements.

What is the most important thing you’ve learned from your experience in Ciel & Terre?

That passion and tenacity are what makes us succeed. Success is the result of loving and fighting for what you think is worth it.

Stephane Prouvost’s lessons from abroad: Multiculturalism and International Collaboration at Ciel & Terre India

Any specificities that being abroad taught you?

Living and working abroad is very enriching thanks to the multiculturality.

Opening a subsidiary in a foreign country is also a great learning environment because you do everything from scratch in a country which you know less because it is not your home country: you play an important role in creating the company, building and managing a team, in finance, in industry… so that the adventure and energy projects come true. Plus, India is a fascinating country as per its dynamism. There are many enthusiast young people.

Could you tell us more about international teams’ collaboration & coordination?

International communication is made very easy nowadays with all the tools we know. This is a great opportunity to be able to work with multicultural expert teams efficiently.

And the multicultural aspect is not an obstacle as some may say -rather a wealth within a team. On the one hand it is because we have a batch of standards as a basis to exchange, on the other hand because differences make us stronger.

So far, what has been the most memorable moment for you and for your team/for the office?

My encounter with Deepak Ushadevi. It was at an exhibition in India. At that time, he was working for a PV module manufacturing company. We got on well and he made me join a conference at the fair. We got a quick and easy nice contact which led to a great collaboration which is still ongoing today. Encounters are actually what makes Ciel & Terre.

Growth Prospects and Industry Shifts for CIEL & TERRE from Stephane Prouvost point of view

What kind of opportunities do you foresee for Ciel & Terre in the upcoming years?

I envision a floating solar GWp great increase, potential is not fully unlocked. In the years to come, it will go in pair with the question of energy storage.

This future will be particularly bright for hydrodam sites.

Consequently, the impact we have on renewable energy production enablement will be bolstered.

From your perspective, what do you think the future will be like in 10 years?

There will be more electric devices, vehicles. Energy is key in the industry and will be ever more. It is what enables us to develop and grow. Plus, the world will be even more international, with the challenging dominance of the Asian continent.

I also think that at that time we will have more sober consumption habits.