New rules lower aid for home solar panels in France Installation bonuses have also been cut as government looks to promote 鈥榮elf-consumption鈥� of power
Why France is reviewing reducing aid for solar panels A new draft decree has caused concern among some in the renewable energy sector
Batteries used in solar panels in France recalled due to fire hazard Companies nationwide used the batteries in domestic installations
magazine Bordeaux is on the road to solar energy plan There are plans to have two million solar panels overhang 45km of road
How is surplus energy sold to EDF declared on French tax form? Understanding the declaration process for income, including deadlines and exemptions
When are payments for solar energy production from French home received? Some contracts allow you to sell surplus solar energy back to the grid
Electricity price rises in France: are solar panels a good solution? Can the panels really save you money? We look at the advantages and disadvantages
The rules for solar panel kits in France and potential savings The kits are growing in popularity thanks to their low cost compared to traditional installation
What are the costs and rules for DIY home solar panel kits in France? The number of those choosing to install solar panels themselves is increasing
MAP: How long before home solar panels cover costs in France? The significant initial outlays are offset over time by grants and selling electricity back to suppliers
Why record numbers of homeowners in France are installing solar panels 200,000 installations took place last year alone - and it is said to be just the beginning
What aid is available to install home solar panels in France in 2024? Several schemes can help both with initial costs and on an ongoing basis
鈥榃e feel duped by French solar panel firm鈥� - 12 signs to look out for A couple tell us how fitting solar panels on their French home has left them out of pocket
Solar panels, 鈥榰gly鈥� tractors, 2024 forecast: French property updates Our recap of property stories you may have missed
Row after tenant electrician fitted solar panels on own French home He is qualified to install panels but rental agency says it did not give permission. A court will rule on whether permission was needed for the panels which are on walls rather than the roof
Financial boost for homeowners selling solar power in France Now may be the time to invest in solar panels in France, as changes to installation grants and prices paid for surplus power benefit homeowners
France solar panels: How do I connect them to grid and sell my energy? Selling energy from solar panel systems already installed is possible but subject to an approval process
How to sell energy to the grid from your solar panels in France With options to sell either your surplus or wholesale production, we look at the options and requirements needed
Huge solar panel factory set to be built in France The 鈧�1.5billion 60-hectare site will bring 3,500 jobs to the port of Marseille area and is aiming to disrupt the Chinese-dominated market
France imposes regulations on use of solar panels on farms Farmers in France will soon only be able to define their activity as 鈥榓grivoltaics鈥� if the solar panels benefit their agricultural production in some way
Plans for a giant solar park anger residents in south-west France First it was wind turbines but now it is 44,000 photovoltaic panels that are at the heart of tensions in the Lot
Eight questions about installing solar panels on homes in France We look at government aids available, how to sell surplus energy and what permission requests are needed both for homeowners and businesses
Warning over solar panel firm and its sales tactics in France A consumer association says homeowners considering installation should be alert to its misleading ways of working
French solar panel firm is delaying installation: what are my rights? Service providers in France are required by law to complete the work in a specific timeframe
French city鈥檚 plan to encourage residents to invest in solar panels A new scheme aims to give locals a return on investment that is higher than the interest rate on the popular French 鈥楲ivret A鈥� savings account, through energy sales
Easy-fit French solar panels could cut electricity bill by 鈧�30 a month The kits should pay for themselves within three to five years and come with everything needed to get started
French firm鈥檚 solar panel sails let yachts produce their own power The OPV panels, different to more common silicon-based ones, can potentially be used on the canvas of tents, awnings and airships too
鈥榃e found balance between joy and frugality living off-grid in France鈥� A French couple have not had a water bill for 48 years but their mission has always been to save the planet rather than save money
Green news France: easy-install solar panels, stop fly-tipping team Small plug-in solar panels could 鈥榙emocratise solar energy for all鈥�, a new brigade in Colomiers challenges fly-tippers and more in our eco-news round-up
Solar panels on French property: how to make your own electricity We explain each stage of fitting solar panels - from planning permission and installation to selling back to EDF
Coloured solar panels can offer solution for protected areas in France Standard grey and black solar panels do not comply with aesthetic regulations in some historical locations but this new technology provides an alternative although more expensive
Can you have solar panels on homes in historic areas of France? We look into when planning permission can be refused, what you can do and an example of a successful appeal
Solar, erosion, renovation: Four updates for property owners in France In our weekly roundup we look at the 126 communes threatened by coastal erosion and what happens if a squatter burns down your property
Warning for homeowners in France over solar panel loan scam Over the years, thousands of people have been talked into signing up for fake loans that leave them without the means to gain back their money
Bank in France sends in bailiffs for solar panels that never worked 'Nightmare' solar panel installation for a couple in in Lot-et-Garonne has resulted in a shock visit from bailiffs chasing 鈧�20,000 for the panels
What are the rules on solar panels on Canal du Midi properties? The rules depend on where the property is situated. The most protected areas are the ' sites class茅s' , which consist of 鈥渆mblematic scenery directly linked to the canal鈥�
French designer creates solar energy car that also powers your home The prototype is currently being used by a couple who say that as well as providing them with transport, the vehicle provides two-thirds of the electricity they need at home
French property market news: September roundup Our pick of stories for property owners in France from the last month
Solar panel installation trend in France is to sell back the surplus Solar power, both from large installations and domestic ones, now accounts for around 7% of electricity production in France
No change for existing solar electricity contracts Householders with old solar electricity resale contracts will not see their contracts changed under the French government鈥檚 review of grants
Are there grants to help install solar panels in France? A reader question is answered in the Connexion September issue, on solar panels and financial aid.
IKEA offer solar panel installation service for French homes IKEA is offering photovoltaic solar panel systems for the home from this autumn.
Solar panels for your house in France? Get them at Ikea Solar panels for individual homes will soon be available to buy in France via Swedish homeware giant Ikea in a significant move for a sector that is still used by relatively few private homes in the country.
France's largest floating solar plant powers up Energy from 17-hectare site will provide enough energy for more than 4,700 homes
Biarritz solar benches prompt jokes over 鈥榥o sit鈥� rule New benches in Biarritz with solar panels built into the seats have prompted mockery on social media, after it was reported that people should 鈥渁void sitting on them during sunnier hours鈥�.
Hybrid solar panels produce more than twice the energy Hybrid solar panels, invented and made in France and combining photovoltaic and water heating, are leading the way in efficiency.
French court wipes out solar panel loans Banks will have to write off solar panel installation loans after the highest appeal court said they had not done proper checks on work or contracts.
Going solar harder than it needs to be We enjoyed your feature on solar panels (see Connexion , April here) but don鈥檛 think it went far enough examining 鈥渙fficial facts鈥�.
Solar panels are hot idea but beware pitfalls Solar photovoltaic panels cost a fifth what they did 15 years ago, so many people are looking again at fitting them 鈥� even though the price EDF pays for electricity has tumbled.
Who can help in solar panel dispute? I am battling with EDF to be paid properly for my solar energy as my meter is faulty. Is there a body I can call on for help? S.W.
Frenchman triumphs in France-China solar bike race A Frenchman has come 8th out of 60 participants in a 12,000 km race from Lyon in France to Canton in China, using only an electric bike entirely powered by solar energy.
France's solar con victims鈥� victory over bank Victims of a solar panel scam do not have to repay the bank that loaned the money for the work鈥� as the bank should have checked that the project was legal and their clients were satisfied, France鈥檚 highest court has ruled.
Feed-in tariff changes put new shine on solar panels Changes in feed-in tariffs for power from solar photovoltaic panels could give the industry a shot in the arm as they end problems over built-in and self-use systems.
Floating solar farm plan for lake Commune creates a test-bed to see how panels work and the effects on wildlife
Online map helps you see if solar panels work for you FOR anyone interested in checking if their rooftop is viable for solar photovoltaic panels, a website offers a snapshot of the potential pluses and minuses along with rough but fairly accurate cash figures.
