You can produce electricity and consume it entirely by settling:

• Psolar rings (photovoltaic). These panels capture solar energy and turn it into electricity. They can be attached to your original roof (non-integrated equipment) or integrated as a replacement for the original roof (built-in equipment). In some geographic areas, they can also be settled on a facade or in a garden.
• One or multiple inverters. The UPS is a small box attached to a wall as close as possible to the solar panels. It converts the direct current obtained into alternating current identical to that of the public electricity network and usable at home.
• Batteries if you want to be able to store the electricity obtained for your consumption
• Device for clamping possibly, because your equipment must be sized for the electricity obtained never exceeds your needs

One guide is available to help you complete your project.

It is recommended that you use a recognized environmental professional (EGP) to install your solar panels.

To find out the list of professionals, you can help yourself from a directory:

Search for a company with the quality "Recognized Guarantor of the Environment"

An advisor can help you define and evaluate your project costs and benefits :

Before settling your solar panels, you need to make a preliminary declaration of works to your town hall.

If you are building a house, your solar panel installation must be included on your application for building permit.

Installation costs

The price of the equipment (solar panels, inverter, etc.) and its installation varies. It depends on the following:

• Materials used
• Method of installation (integrated or simply installed solar panels)
• Choice of professional who will settle your solar panels

Operating costs

Once the solar panels are settled, you are required to take out civil liability insurance for this equipment. To do this, you can request a change to your home insurance contract. The amount of your contribution will be reassessed.

You must sign a convention of self-consumption without injection (CACSI) with the public electricity system operator present in your municipality (in general, Enedis). You can use a convention template:

Convention for self-consumption without injection for an electricity production installation

The commissioning of your equipment is performed after the receipt by the network manager of your signed agreement.