- From 1 October 2025, France will apply a reduced 5.5% VAT rate to the supply and installation of residential solar panels under specific conditions.
- Eligible systems must have a capacity of no more than 9 kWc and meet strict environmental criteria (carbon footprint, silver, lead, and cadmium limits).
- The reduced VAT applies to both equipment and professional installation, provided the system includes an energy-management system for real-time monitoring and self-consumption.
- Compliance must be certified by an accredited body, with certification valid for up to 12 months.
- Businesses must ensure all regulatory requirements are met, including documentation, certification, and traceability, to apply the reduced VAT rate.
Source: marosavat.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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