Arkeale’s BioCapsule® featured on TF1’s 8.00 pm news programme
OnTuesday 28 April 2026,Arkeale’sBioCapsule®hadthe honour of being featured in a special segmenton TF1’s 8.00 pm news programme, presented byGilles Bouleau.
Against a backdrop of increasing global geopolitical instability that is disrupting the entire energy market, the TF1 teams dedicated a report to practical,‘Made in France’solutionscapable ofprotecting businessesandsustainably reducing their energy bills.
Energy crisis: the urgent need for energy sovereignty for businesses and local authorities
The conclusion reached by TF1’s experts is unequivocal.97 per cent of the gas consumed in France is imported. This heavy reliance on international tensions exposes our domestic market to sharp price fluctuations.
Recently, on1 May 2026, the Energy Regulatory Commission officially confirmed a15.4 per cent rise in the benchmark gas price, reaching an all-time high of€160.54 per MWh.
Faced with this rise in prices, the quest for energy sovereignty is becoming a matter of economic survival forbusinesses and a budgetary necessity for households and local authorities alike.
The BioCapsule®, a practical solution to the energy crisis
It is precisely to meet this need for self-sufficiency that TF1 has introduced theBioCapsule®to its viewers. Designed and manufactured in France, our innovativemicro-anaerobic digestionunitenablesthe production oflocal,green energyfor self-consumption in the formofgas,electricity or heat.
Energy produced on site is immune to international crises, guaranteeingstable and competitive energy costs.
Watch the full TF1 report and hear Eric Mercier’s account of his experience
Eric and Caroline Mercier’s energy-saving measures
The report takes us to thefarm of Eric Mercier, an organic market gardener, who talks about his own energy transition. Thanks to hisBioCapsule®installed directly on site, his farm is now40 per cent energy self-sufficient.
By processing his bio-waste directly at source, Eric Mercier avoids the costs of collection and treatment by a centralised plant. At the same time, the BioCapsule® generates electricity, heat andorganic fertiliser. This dual benefit enables him to saveover €50,000 a year.
Reducing the energy costs of his business with the BioCapsule®
Whilst this first BioCapsule® is installed at the heart of a farm, it has been designed to meet the requirements of all stakeholders:manufacturers,supermarkets,local authorities, and so on.
Thanks to itsmodular designand verysmall footprint, the BioCapsule® is the most compact micro-anaerobic digestion solution on the market. It can be easily installed in urban or industrial settings, directly where the customer’s energy needs are greatest.