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Solar in France

Solar panels in France

Subsidies and tax bonuses for home solar in France, with typical prices and payback.

Note:
Prices and payback for France are not modelled yet. The programmes below are checked against official sources.

National programmes

Checked against the official source of each rule. Conditions apply: open the source before relying on a figure.

  • National

    Reduced 5.5% VAT on home solar PV up to 9 kWp (TVA à taux réduit)

    12% of the cost

    Supply and installation of solar equipment of up to 9 kWp in premises used as a home (of any age). A battery is taxed at 20%.

Questions

Are there solar subsidies in France?

Yes: 1 programme applies to homes in France: Reduced 5.5% VAT on home solar PV up to 9 kWp (TVA à taux réduit).