Installing a Sunology solar station is an excellent way to produce clean energy and reduce your electricity bill. But before enjoying your installation, it is essential to comply with certain administrative obligations. Here is a comprehensive guide to declare your installation and be in compliance with French regulations.
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1️⃣ Declaration to ENEDIS: The Self-Consumption Agreement
💡 Why is this declaration mandatory?
Every user of solar panels in self-consumption must sign a Self-Consumption Agreement (CAC) with ENEDIS. This agreement simply certifies the existence of your installation and does not require specific authorization.
✅ How to sign the agreement?
- Go to the ENEDIS portal 👉 connect-racco.enedis.fr.
- Create an account and fill out the form with the information of your solar station.
- Attach the DIN VDE 0126-1-1/A1 compliance certificate (document provided by Sunology).
- Validate the declaration and download your signed agreement.
2️⃣ Declaration at the town hall: is it mandatory?
The obligation to declare at the town hall depends on the location and installation type of your solar station.
📌 Case n°1: Station placed on the ground, without fixation
✅ No declaration necessary, regardless of the height.
Your station is considered a mobile equipment, similar to a barbecue or garden furniture.
📌 Case n°2: Station fixed to a wall or on a roof less than 1.80 m from the ground
✅ No declaration required.
If your station is fixed on the façade or on a low roof, it is not subject to a prior work declaration.
📌 Case n°3: Station fixed on a wall or roof more than 1.80 m from the ground
⚠️ Prior declaration mandatory to the town hall.
Any fixed installation exceeding 1.80 m is considered a modification to the building’s exterior appearance and must undergo a work declaration.
📌 How to proceed?
- Download the Cerfa form n°1370307 from the official government website.
- Submit your file at the town hall (online or in paper format).
- Wait for validation (average time: 1 month).
💡 Special cases:
- If your residence is in a protected area (historical monument, natural park), an authorization from the Architects of French Buildings may be required.
- In co-ownership, an agreement from the property manager may be necessary.
3️⃣ Do I need to take out insurance for my solar station?
🛠️ Protect your installation against risks
A Sunology station represents a significant investment, so it is advisable to include it in your home insurance to be covered in case of:
✔️ Theft or vandalism
✔️ Fire or electrical damages
✔️ Weather events and natural disasters
💡 Good to know: Most insurance companies accept to include solar installations in multi-risk home insurance, often at no extra cost. Contact your insurer to learn more.
📜 Injection of surplus on the grid: what does the law say?
In self-consumption, you are free to use 100% of your production. However, the unused surplus can be injected into the grid.
🔹 If your installation is ≤ 3 000 Wc (3 kWc) 👉 You can inject the excess energy for free.
🔹 If your installation exceeds 3 000 Wc 👉 A tax of about 12 € per year (TURPE) may be required.
📌 Legal reference:
- Article L315-5: Any solar installation in self-consumption can inject its surplus electricity for free into the public grid.
- Article D315-10: A power of ≤ 3 000 Wc does not require a specific contract with ENEDIS.
📌 Summary: The essential steps for a compliant installation
| Step | Mandatory? | Where to apply? |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Consumption Agreement with ENEDIS | ✅ Yes | connect-racco.enedis.fr |
| Declaration at the town hall (if > 1.80m) | ✅ Yes | At the town hall or online |
| Home insurance | ✅ Recommended | Contact your insurer |
| Injection into the grid (≤ 3 kWc) | ✅ Allowed | No contract required |
📌 Good to know: In self-consumption with free injection, you do not need a electricity resale contract.
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🔍 Switch to solar with peace of mind!
✔️ Declare your Sunology station on the ENEDIS portal in just a few clicks.
✔️ Check if a declaration at the town hall is necessary based on the location of your installation.
✔️ Make sure to insure your station to avoid any financial risk in case of theft or accident.
✔️ Enjoy optimized self-consumption, without constraints and in full compliance with the law.
🌞 Switch to solar energy today and reduce your electricity bill with ease! 🔋⚡
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