12.Is Balcony Solar Legal? Do You Need a Permit?
And do you need to apply for a permit? Let''s look at how three major European countries—Germany, Italy, and France—handle this.
Installing solar panels in France is a promising solution for reducing electricity costs and contributing to environmental sustainability. However, before starting, it is important to review legal aspects, obtain the necessary permits, and take advantage of government subsidies.
This helps accelerate the return on investment in solar panels. A reduced VAT rate of 10% instead of the standard 20% applies to solar panel installations in France. This measure is available for residential properties used as primary homes. Many regions in France offer additional subsidies for solar panel installations.
Despite the ongoing policy uncertainty, we remain optimistic that the French residential solar PV market will stay on a stable path through to 2030. In our outlook, we project a modest ~5% CAGR for residential solar, driven in part by rising retail electricity prices and the increasing appeal of energy independence.
As electricity prices continue to soar in France - up 60% in four years - more people are turning towards solar panel kits, which promise to help users save on energy costs and installation prices. The estimated extra cost of electricity in 2024, compared to 2020, is €540 per household per year.
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