Solar rays provide our planet with more than 10,000 times the energy consumed by the world’s population. The technologies for transforming solar rays into electricity are developing satisfactorily, with a favourable impact on prices, although the latter remain very high: the solar sector is emerging from its experimental phase into a tangible industrial phase, with very interesting long-term potential.

The overseas regions, which represent a priority installation zone, have a large amount of sunshine all year long.  

Simplified administrative authorisations

The installation of photovoltaic cells onto roofs with large surface areas does not require a building permit but simply a declaration of works, which can be obtained much more rapidly. Impact studies and public enquiries are not required as the solar generators are integrated into buildings. 

Succinct solar studies

As the solar energy supply is standard and foreseeable, solar studies are simple and rapid.

Limited construction work, easy connection to the network and fewer operational considerations

The installation of photovoltaic cells onto roofs with large surface areas has the advantage of removing the need for earthworks and civil engineering, as regards building on ground level. The connection to the network can be carried-out in low voltage. Operations and maintenance work are reduced owing to the absence of moving parts, ease-of-access to the generator and the small size of the control rooms.

After 25 years of use, the facilities can be very easily dismantled.