Sign a French solar PV mandate online, in 2 minutes
Enedis grid connection mandate, EDF OA purchase contract, Consuel certificate, self-consumption aid application: sign every act of the French solar PV chain online with full legal validity. Compliant with Energy Code L.314-1+, eIDAS AES, multi-party flow (RGE QualiPV installer + property owner + Enedis/EDF OA), 10-year archiving aligned with the 20-year purchase obligation contract.
- Legal framework
- French Energy Code L.314-1+ and 2026 H2 PV Tariff Order
- Signature level
- AES eIDAS recommended
- Legal archiving
- 10 years + 20-year OA contract duration
What is a French solar PV mandate?
A French solar PV mandate is the act by which a property owner (residential, agricultural, or tertiary) grants an RGE QualiPV installer, a renewable energy broker, or a specialized mandatary the power to carry out on their behalf the administrative procedures related to a photovoltaic installation: Enedis grid connection request, EDF OA electricity purchase contract (Obligation d'Achat — feed-in tariff for total sale or self-consumption surplus), Consuel certificate application, town hall declaration, self-consumption aid application. The legal framework is based on the Energy Code (art. L.314-1+ — purchase obligation), the 2026 H2 Tariff Order for new contracts, and Decree 2017-676 of April 28, 2017 on collective self-consumption. All these mandates can be signed electronically with an eIDAS advanced electronic signature (AES).
Why sign the French solar PV mandate electronically?
No form imposed on the mandate
The mandate is concluded between the project owner and their representative: no form is imposed, and Article 1366 of the Civil Code gives an electronic document the same evidential weight as paper. Enedis asks for a copy of the signed mandate and publishes no position on electronic signatures; EDF OA and Consuel, for their part, have their own documents signed on their own portals. The mandate takes effect on signature and covers connections requested within the following year.
Multi-party flow: installer + owner + operator
A PV project mobilizes several parties: RGE QualiPV installer, property owner, Enedis (connection), EDF OA (purchase), Consuel (compliance). Our multi-signer flow handles sequential or parallel signing with individual SMS OTP per signatory.
10-year archiving + 20-year OA alignment
The PV purchase obligation contract has a 20-year duration (Tariff Order). Certyneo archives the mandate + eIDAS audit trail for 10 years (minimum legal duration), with contractual extension possible to cover the entire OA contract duration.
eIDAS audit trail enforceable in court
Each mandate is delivered with a proof PDF: signatories' identity, RFC 3161 timestamping, SHA-256 hash, IP geolocation, SMS OTP verification. Enforceable against Enedis, EDF OA, or in case of dispute on the regularity of the connection.
Sign a French solar PV mandate in 4 steps
From the installer's quote to filing on Enedis Connect, the mandate secures the chain in under 5 minutes.
1. Prepare the PV mandate
Upload your template or start from an Energy Code-compliant template: owner + RGE QualiPV installer identity (Qualibat / Qualit'EnR / QualiPV number), scope (connection, OA contract, Consuel, self-consumption), peak power (kWc), type (total sale, surplus sale, collective self-consumption).
2. Add signatories
Owner + RGE installer + where applicable Enedis or EDF OA representative. For collective self-consumption, add the PMO (Organizing Legal Entity). Each receives a personalized secure link by email.
3. Choose the eIDAS level
Advanced signature (AES) recommended: identity verification by SMS OTP, a unique certificate per signatory, RFC 3161 timestamping. It is admissible as evidence (Article 1367 of the Civil Code) and its evidence file demonstrates its reliability. No need for a qualified signature on a private deed relating to a solar project.
4. Sign and file on Enedis Connect
Each signatory signs from their phone. The finalized mandate is attached to the file on the Enedis Connect portal (connection) or EDF OA Solaire (purchase contract) and archived for 10 years with its proof PDF.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a French PV mandate be signed electronically?
- Yes. The Energy Code imposes no particular form on the mandate, and Article 1366 of the Civil Code gives an electronic document the same evidential weight as paper. Beware of what is not a mandate, though: the EDF OA purchase contract is signed on EDF OA's own electronic signature portal, and the Consuel certificate is filled in and signed inside monespaceconsuel.
- What eIDAS level for a PV mandate?
- SES (simple) technically valid but discouraged — facing an Enedis audit or EDF OA dispute, AES (advanced) with SMS OTP + RFC 3161 timestamping + SHA-256 hash guarantees enforceable traceability. QES (qualified) not required for private deeds.
- How long does the EDF OA purchase contract last?
- 20 years since the 2026 H2 Tariff Order (roofs ≤ 100 kWc) and the October 6, 2021 Order (100-500 kWc installations). The contract starts at the commissioning date certified by Consuel. The purchase tariff is guaranteed and indexed on the CPI Public Works index.
- Who can be a mandatary for a PV project?
- Any RGE QualiPV installer, renewable energy broker, EnR engineering office, or specialized platform. For collective self-consumption, the PMO (Organizing Legal Entity) is mandatory (Decree 2017-676 of April 28, 2017) — typically an SCI, ASL, syndicate or association.
- Can the owner revoke the PV mandate?
- Yes — article 2004 of the French Civil Code guarantees the right to revoke at any time. The revocation is notified by registered letter (or equivalent electronic means) to the mandatary AND to Enedis/EDF OA. It blocks any new action on behalf of the principal but leaves intact actions already engaged.
- What information must the PV mandate include?
- Owner and mandatary identity, SIRET, installer's RGE QualiPV qualification, precise scope (connection, OA contract, Consuel, self-consumption, aids), projected peak power (kWc), mandate duration, remuneration terms, competent jurisdiction. For collective self-consumption: geographic perimeter (2 km radius, possible derogation up to 20 km in rural areas).
- Total sale or self-consumption: impact on the mandate?
- Total sale = all produced electricity sold to EDF OA, mandate must cover OA contract + withdrawal connection. Surplus sale = self-consumption + surplus resale, mandate covers partial OA contract. Collective self-consumption (Decree 2017-676) = mandate to the PMO which allocates energy among consumers.
- What is the Enedis connection timeline for a PV installation?
- Target Enedis deadlines: 2 months for installations ≤ 36 kVA single-phase, 6 months for 36-250 kVA, 12-18 months for > 250 kVA. Electronic signature of the connection mandate saves 7-15 days on the initial file submission (vs. postal mail).
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Sign your first French solar PV mandate online
Permanent free plan (5 envelopes for 14 days, then 2/month), no payment card. Compliant with Energy Code L.314-1 and eIDAS. Audit trail and 10-year archiving included.