Why install photovoltaic panels on my house?

Rising energy costs and environmental issues are the main arguments for investing in renewable energies.

What's more, people wanting to produce more themselves and use what they produce is nothing new (growing their own vegetables, baking their own bread, keeping their own chickens, etc.), and it reached a peak during the recent pandemic.

As far as energy production is concerned, we know that public subsidies and private aid mean that photovoltaic installations for homes can pay for themselves in just a few years. That's why it's an alternative that should not be overlooked when it comes to one's energy supply.

First of all, this technology is designed for the long term, meaning it has a fairly long lifespan.

Secondly, the energy produced by the modules can be used for your own use, or it can be fed into the public grid if there is a surplus. It is then bought by an energy supplier and resold, accelerating the return on the initial investment in just a few years. 

What's more, by installing panels on your home, you're reducing your CO2 emissions and helping to protect the planet, adopting a decidedly responsible attitude towards the environment.

Also, when you combine the panels with a heat pump, you can create heat from electricity at a lower cost.

Finally, you have no losses, because energy that is not consumed directly can be stored in batteries, and if you have a large surplus, you can simply sell it on.

They might even cover all your energy needs while producing a surplus. This surplus can be stored in a battery. Once the sun goes down, energy is drawn from this reserve. If you don't have a battery or if you produce more than you can consume and store, the surplus is sold on. If your battery power is insufficient to cover your night-time consumption, the supply will be covered by the public grid.

Sources :

viessmann

klima-agence

Law of 9 June 2023 on the organisation of the electricity market