Individual self-consumption to reduce your energy budget

Thanks to technological advances and the support schemes in place, producing and consuming your own electricity has never been so accessible. Individual self-consumption is an effective way to reduce your energy bill—whether you’re a household, a business or a local authority.

With ever more efficient equipment and a growing desire to consume energy more wisely, individual self-consumption is part of a forward-looking trend in which every consumer can also become a producer. Find out how you can benefit today.

Solar self-consumption: how does it work?

Photovoltaic panels installed on a roof, a solar carport or on the ground convert solar energy into electricity to directly power your installations:

  • The electricity produced is used in real time: 30% on average and up to 80% of needs covered depending on whether you’re a private individual, a professional or an industrial customer[1].
  • Any surplus can be fed into the grid or stored via a hot water tank or a battery for later use.

If additional power is needed, the electricity grid steps in to ensure a continuous supply.

Thanks to this smart management, you maximise self-consumption while maintaining a stable supply.

3 good reasons to go solar with the EDF group

  • Reduce your energy bills

    Save between 20% and 80%[2] on your energy budget

  • Increase your property value

    A solar installation improves the energy performance of your home or building

  • Contribute to the energy transition

    Choose local, low-carbon energy

What support is available to finance your solar panel installation?

Solar self-consumption benefits from financial solutions. There are several government incentives to reduce the cost of a solar installation. For example, for a private individual, the most attractive option is generally self-consumption with sale of surplus power. In that case, you can benefit from:

  • The self-consumption bonus, depending on the capacity of the installation.
  • Reduced VAT at 5.5% on the purchase and installation of equipment (for installations up to 3 kVA).
  • the power purchase agreement at a rate set by law: electricity produced but not consumed is sold to EDF Obligation d'Achat.

Steps to switch to self-consumption

A commitment at every stage of your solar panel installation project with EDF Solutions Solaires.

  • Step
    1

    Feasibility study

    Analysis of your consumption and solar potential for your site: a free, no-obligation solar assessment carried out by an advisor to size your installation as accurately as possible.

  • Step
    2

    Equipment selection

    Choosing photovoltaic panels, system capacity and storage options: our experts guide you towards the best solutions for your project.

  • Step
    3

    Administrative procedures

    EDF supports you in obtaining available financial aid and handles the authorisations and formalities required for your installation.

  • Step
    4

    Installation and grid connection

    Panels are installed by certified technicians with rigorous monitoring to ensure a reliable, high-performance system. Equipment may include a product warranty of up to 25 years depending on the model—for total peace of mind.

  • Step
    5

    Monitoring and optimisation

    Track your production at any time and maximise self-consumption with an energy management system and/or a storage solution tailored to your installation.

Did you know? Once your project is approved, the work is completed in just a few days. On average, three months are enough between the feasibility study and commissioning your installation.

[1] EDF Solutions Solaires (EDF subsidiary): 30% on average and up to 80% depending on behaviour changes and adoption of storage; indicative, non-contractual information based on a simulation (sample of 105 customers, Q1 2023) and assumptions including an average 4.25 kWc PV system and a 6.5 kWh battery; results also depend on electricity tariff conditions, actual sunlight and everyday usage patterns.

[2] According to EDF solutions solaires, an EDF subsidiary, at the end of 2022, the average savings made and the average time taken for the 48,000 customers who have subscribed to the « Mon projet soleil » offer in France.