Plug & Play Solar Installation — How Does It Work?
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Solar Panel
300-400W · Balcony / Garden
Photovoltaic Panel
• 1 to 4 panels (300-400W each)
• Mounted on balcony, terrace or garden
• Converts light into DC current
⚡ Produces direct current (DC)
DC ⚡
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Micro-inverter
DC → AC · Integrated into panel
Micro-inverter
• Converts DC (panel) to AC (home)
• Built-in or mounted behind panel
• CE standard mandatory
• Auto shut-off if grid failure
🔒 Safety: anti-islanding built-in
AC 230V
3
Wall Outlet
Standard 230V outlet
Plug-in Connection
• Simple standard 230V outlet
• Cable included with kit
• No electrical work needed
• Dedicated outlet recommended (16A)
✅ Installation in 30 min, no electrician needed
4
Electrical Panel
Home circuit
Home Grid
• Solar electricity powers your appliances
• Self-consumption priority
• Grid supplements if needed
• Immediate savings on energy bill
💡 Your appliances consume solar power first
Powered Appliances
🧊
Fridge
📺
TV
🫧
Washer
💻
PC
1247 kWh
LINKY
5
Linky Meter
Production + consumption metering
Linky Smart Meter
• Measures energy injected into grid
• Enedis registration required (free)
• Up to 3 kWp without authorization
• Self-consumption agreement
📋 Register at: https://connect-racco.enedis.fr
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EDF Grid
Surplus injected free*
• Surplus injected free (≤3 kWp)
• Or OA contract to sell surplus (€0.04/kWh)
Surplus
75%
OPT.
Battery
Optional · 1-5 kWh
Storage Battery (optional)
• Stores surplus for evening/night
• Typical capacity: 1 to 5 kWh
• Increases self-consumption to 60-80%
• Cost: 400-600 €/kWh installed
⚠️ Profitability still limited in 2026
Storage ▶
Evening/night discharge ▲
Production
📶
App monitoring
Real-time monitoring
Monitoring App
• Real-time production monitoring (Wi-Fi)
• Daily/monthly/yearly history
• Alerts in case of malfunction
📱 App included with most kits
📋 Subsidies — France
🇫🇷 FR
🇩🇪 DE
🇪🇸 ES
🇮🇹 IT
🇳🇱 NL
🇧🇪 BE
🇵🇹 PT
🇵🇱 PL
🇦🇹 AT
🇬🇷 GR
✅ No authorization if ≤ 3 kWp
✅ Enedis registration required
✅ Prior notice to municipality (if visible)
✅ NF C 15-100 Standard · CE/VDE
💶 Surplus: OA €0.04/kWh or free injection
⚠️ Condo: check building regulations
🔗 economie.gouv.fr — Official website
💰 Indicative Budget (2026)
Kit 400W (1 panel): 300 - 500 €
Kit 800W (2 panels): 500 - 900 €
Payback in 3 to 6 years depending on sunlight
Energy flow:
Direct current (DC)
Alternating current (AC)
Solar Data Atlas © 2026 — Informational diagram, consult a professional for your installation