Sign a certificate Consuel photovoltaic online, in 2 minutes
The certificate of compliance is bought and filled in inside monespaceconsuel, on paper or electronically, and binds only the party who carried out the work and signs it. Certyneo secures the deeds around it — installation compliance certificate, RGE QualiPV certificate, quote, handover report — with an eIDAS advanced signature, compliance with standard NF C 15-712-1 and 10-year archiving.
- Legal framework
- Decree No. 72-1120 (Consuel) and Standard NF C 15-712-1
- Signature level
- AES eIDAS recommended
- Legal archives
- 10 years + installation period
What is a photovoltaic Consular Certificate?
Consuel is a visa issued by the National Committee for the Safety of Electricity Users (Consuel), an organization designated by Decree No 72-1120 of 14 December 1972, which certifies the conformity of an electrical installation to the standards in force. For photovoltaics, three visas exist: Blue Visa (standard residential), Green Visa (total sales OA), AC Visa (self-consumption with or without surplus).
Why sign the photovoltaic Consular Certificate electronically?
Consuel has its own route
Consuel sells the form "on paper or electronically" and has it filled in inside monespaceconsuel: "the Certificate of Compliance must be bought and filled in strictly by the party who carried out the work, who by signing it takes responsibility". So you do not file there a certificate signed elsewhere. Since 1 January 2025 (Article D342-19 of the Energy Code), Consuel itself forwards the stamped certificate to the network operator.
Bi-partite installer RGE + owner
The certificate commits the QualiPV RGE installer to technical compliance and the owner to the order.
10 years of archiving + control of objection
The Consul can inspect a facility for up to 10 years after it has been put into service.Certyneo stores the certificate + audit eIDAS trail for 10 years, which can be accessed in the event of an inspection or accident (fire, loss of insurance).
The eIDAS audit trail is open to objection
Each certificate is accompanied by a PDF of proof: installer + owner identity, RFC 3161 timestamping, SHA-256 hash, IP geolocation, OTP SMS verification.
Signing a certificate Consuel photovoltaic in 4 steps
From the end of the construction site to the Consular visa, the certificate secures commissioning in less than 5 minutes.
1. Prepare the consular certificate
The Consuel form (Blue, Green or AC visa depending on the installation) is bought and filled in inside monespaceconsuel. In Certyneo, prepare the supporting documents: installation compliance certificate, single-line diagram, RGE QualiPV certificate, handover report.
2. Add the signatories
RGE QualiPV installer and owner, for the supporting documents. The Consuel certificate itself is signed only by the party who carried out the work: the owner signs it only if they did the installation themselves. For an apartment building, add the managing agent.
3. Choose the eIDAS level
Advanced signature (AES) recommended: SMS OTP, RFC 3161 timestamping, SHA-256 hash. It is admissible as evidence (Article 1367 of the Civil Code) and its evidence file demonstrates its reliability, the presumption being reserved for qualified signatures. A simple signature is enough for supporting documents with no financial stake.
4. Sign the annexes, file on monespaceconsuel
Each signatory signs from their phone and Certyneo archives the evidence file. The visa request then goes out from monespaceconsuel with the complete file. For anyone who is not an electrical professional, a site visit is systematic, carried out within 15 days of the request being received.
Frequently asked questions
- Can the Consuel certificate be signed electronically?
- Not the certificate itself: Consuel has it filled in and signed inside monespaceconsuel, by the party who carried out the work alone, and since 1 January 2025 forwards the stamped certificate directly to the network operator. Decree no. 72-1120 imposes no particular form, but Consuel publishes no position on a certificate signed outside its portal. The supporting documents, on the other hand, sign perfectly well with an eIDAS advanced signature.
- Blue, green or AC visa: what's the difference?
- Blue Visa = standard residential electrical installation Green Visa = total PV installation sold to EDF OA AC Visa = self-consuming PV installation (with or without surplus resold) The choice depends on the type of connection and the use of the electricity produced.
- How long does it take to get a Consular visa ?
- Target time Consuel: 5-10 working days for a check on the file (standard case< 36 kVA), 15-30 jours pour un contrôle sur site (puissance >36 kVA, atypical configuration) e-signature saves 5-10 days of postal mail.
- What is the standard for photovoltaic installations?
- The standard NF C 15-712-1 (Low voltage electrical installations Special rules for photovoltaic installations) covers installations up to 250 kVA at low voltage. For HTA installations > 250 kVA, NF C 13-200 applies. These standards are open to challenge and their compliance is verified by the Consul.
- How much does a Consular Certificate cost?
- Consuel 2026 tariffs (on-the-spot check): about €175 HT for a Blue Visa ≤ 36 kVA, €285 HT for a Green Visa or AC ≤ 36 kVA, €380-650 HT for power levels of 36-250 kVA.
- Is the Consular certificate compulsory?
- Yes compulsory for the commissioning of Enedis and the start of the EDF OA contract. Without a Consuel visa, Enedis refuses to commission the connection and EDF OA cannot activate the purchase contract.
- What if the Consul refuses the visa ?
- Consuel details non-conformities in its report. The RGE QualiPV installer must correct (electrical panel upgrade, addition of protections, etc.) then request a new inspection. Timeline to correct: no legal limit, but in practice 30-60 days to avoid blocking the OA contract.
- Is the Consular visa valid for life?
- The initial visa is valid for the entire duration of the installation, unless substantial changes are made (addition of modules, change of inverter, change of connection).
See also
Sign your first certificate Consular photovoltaics online
Permanent free plan (5 envelopes for 14 days, then 2/month), no payment card. Compliant with Decree 72-1120, standard NF C 15-712-1 and eIDAS. Audit trail and 10-year archiving included.