Savings Calculator in France (2026)
We cover 190 locations across 9 regions of France. Electricity prices in our dataset range from €0.2382 to €0.2382 per kWh depending on region — a spread of 0%, which is why solar savings calculators are worth materially different amounts in different parts of the country. Roof area is measured in square metres here. Every calculator below is preloaded with that location’s electricity rate and measurement units, so the payback figure reflects local conditions rather than a national average.
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Support schemes in France (2026): in force and ended
These are the nationally administered schemes recorded for France, each with its status today, dates and an official source. Last verified October 16, 2026. Terms and eligibility are set by each administering body — confirm current details with that body before applying.
Obligation d'achat - single surplus tariff 1.1 c€/kWh (installations up to 100 kWc)
active
Single purchase tariff of 1.1 c€/kWh for surplus injected by self-consumption installations up to 100 kWc, for complete connection requests filed on or after 5 June 2026 (20-year contract).
- How to apply:
- Contract with EDF OA or your local distributor after connection
- Note:
- Applies to connection requests from 5 June 2026
- Source:
- Official page (partly verified)
TVA 5.5% on PV equipment and installation up to 9 kWc in dwellings
active
BOFiP: 5.5% from 1 October 2025 for PV up to 9 kWc in dwellings (CGI art. 278-0 bis, P), subject to module criteria set by arrêté and an energy-management system that automatically controls at least two electrical uses; a non-accessory element at the normal rate (e.g. a battery) in the same offer puts the whole offer at 20%. A 10% rate remains for quotes accepted with a deposit before 1 January 2026.
- How to apply:
- Applied by the installer on the invoice
- Note:
- Conditions apply
- Source:
- Official page
Income-tax exemption for surplus sales (installations under 3 kWc)
active
economie.gouv.fr (page written 25/09/2025): sale revenue above 3 kWc is taxable.
- How to apply:
- Automatic
- Note:
- Page dated 25 September 2025
- Source:
- Official page
Prime à l'investissement / prime à l'autoconsommation
expired · to 2026-06-04
No investment premium for new connection requests from 5 June 2026.
- How to apply:
- Not available for new requests
- Note:
- Ended 2026-06-04
- Source:
- Official page (partly verified)