Sign a photovoltaic installation assignment agreement online, in 2 minutes
Photovoltaic installation assignment agreement (sale with real property, standalone sale, OA contract transfer, Enedis connection transfer) signed online with full legal value. Compliant with Energy Code L.315-3 and Civil Code 1582 and following, eIDAS AES signature, 10-year archiving included.
- Legal framework
- Energy Code L.315-3 and Civil Code 1582+
- Signature level
- eIDAS AES recommended
- Legal archiving
- 10 years + OA contract transfer duration
What is a photovoltaic installation assignment agreement?
A photovoltaic installation assignment agreement is the act by which the owner of a PV installation transfers ownership of the installation to a buyer — typically on the occasion of a real estate sale (the installation follows the building, principle of accession art. 552 Civil Code), but also possible as a standalone assignment (sale of the installation separately from the building, rarer). The assignment entails the transfer of: (1) the Enedis connection contract (CRAE), (2) the EDF OA purchase contract (Energy Code L.315-3 — automatic transfer upon declaration), (3) the remaining self-consumption premium to be paid, (4) warranties (10-year structural warranty, 25-year module manufacturer warranty). The assignment deed is signed between assignor and assignee, with notification to Enedis and EDF OA within 30 days.
Why sign the photovoltaic installation assignment agreement electronically?
Automatic OA contract transfer
Energy Code L.315-3 provides for automatic transfer of the OA contract in case of a change in the installation owner. No fees, simple notification to EDF OA within 30 days with the assignment deed. The timestamped electronic signature proves the assignment date to EDF OA.
Three-party assignor + assignee + notary
For an assignment related to a real estate sale, addition of the notary for validation. For a standalone assignment, two-party assignor + assignee. Our multi-signatory workflow handles all configurations with individual SMS OTP per signatory.
10-year archiving + enforceability against Enedis/EDF OA
Enedis and EDF OA may request production of the deed of transfer at any time (until the end of the 20-year OA contract). Certyneo archives the deed + eIDAS audit trail for 10 years, accessible with one click to provide proof of transfer.
Enforceable eIDAS audit trail
Each deed is delivered with a proof PDF: grantor identity + grantee + notary if applicable, qualified timestamp, SHA-256 hash, IP geolocation, SMS OTP verification. Enforceable against Enedis, EDF OA, the tax authorities or in case of dispute.
Sign a photovoltaic installation transfer in 4 steps
From grantor-grantee agreement to EDF OA declaration, the deed secures the transfer in less than 5 minutes.
1. Prepare the deed of transfer
Upload your template: grantor + grantee identity, precise designation of the installation (address, power in kWc, Enedis connection number, EDF OA contract number), transfer price (isolated sale case) or integration into real estate sale price, statement of warranty transfer.
2. Add the signatories
Grantor (current owner) + grantee (buyer). For transfers linked to a real estate sale: add the notary for signature and validation. Each receives a secure link by email with SMS OTP.
3. Choose the eIDAS level
AES (advanced) recommended for 20-year transfer (duration of remaining OA contract): SMS OTP, qualified timestamp, SHA-256 hash. For notarized transfers, QES (qualified) signature possible if the deed is executed before a notary.
4. Sign and declare to Enedis + EDF OA
Each signatory signs from their phone. The finalized deed is attached to the declaration to Enedis (connection transfer) and EDF OA (OA contract transfer + subsidy). Deadline: 30 days from the transfer. eIDAS audit trail retained for 10 years.
Frequently asked questions
- Can the photovoltaic installation transfer deed be signed electronically?
- Yes, without restriction. Advanced eIDAS signature (AES) benefits from the presumption of reliability under Article 1367 of the Civil Code. For transfers linked to a notarized real estate sale, the QES (qualified) signature may be used by the notary.
- Is the OA contract transferred automatically to the buyer?
- Yes — Energy Code L.315-3: automatic transfer of the OA contract to the new owner of the installation, upon simple declaration to EDF OA within 30 days following the transfer. No fees, the initial purchase rate remains applicable until the end of the 20 years.
- Is the Enedis connection also transferred?
- Yes — the CRAE (Self-Producer Electricity Connection Agreement) is transferred to the new owner upon simple declaration to Enedis. No disconnection, continuity of production guaranteed. Documentation to transmit: deed of transfer + new account holder's bank details.
- What happens to the self-consumption bonus still to be paid?
- The bonus continues to be paid to the OWNER of the installation at the time of payment (Energy Code L.315-3). In case of transfer, the remaining bonus passes to the transferee on the date of effective transfer. Specify in the transfer deed to avoid disputes between transferor and transferee regarding remaining installments.
- Are warranties transferred?
- Ten-year warranty (art. 1792 Civil Code): automatically transferred to the new owner until the 10-year expiration. Manufacturer warranty for modules + inverter: transferred if provided by the manufacturer (general case). Performance warranty: transferred. Keep warranty certificates to pass on to the buyer.
- What is the tax treatment of a PV installation transfer?
- Isolated installation transfer (without real estate sale): capital gain taxable under BIC regime (professionals) or BNC regime (individuals > 3 kWp). Transfer as part of a real estate sale: real estate capital gain (Article 150 U CGI), no separate PV taxation. Consult an accountant for specific cases.
- Must the transferee accept the ongoing maintenance contract?
- No — the maintenance contract is personal to the owner and does not automatically transfer. The transferee may: (1) assume the existing contract via tripartite amendment, (2) sign a new one with the current service provider, (3) sign with another service provider. Must be specified in the transfer deed.
- What if the transferee refuses the OA contract?
- Rare case (the OA contract is generally seen as an asset). If refused: installation removal at the transferor's expense BEFORE real estate sale, or OA contract termination by the transferee after transfer (with 1-year notice + prorated penalty). Must be anticipated in the purchase agreement.
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