Sign a photovoltaic installation quote online, in 2 minutes
Photovoltaic installation quote (self-consumption, total sale, surplus) signed online with full legal value. Compliant with Consumer Code L.121-21+, Order of December 1, 2015 (eco-conditionality), AES eIDAS signature, 10-year archiving aligned with ten-year warranty.
- Legal framework
- Consumer Code L.121-21+ and eco-conditionality order
- Signature level
- AES eIDAS recommended
- Legal archiving
- 10 years + ten-year warranty duration
What is a photovoltaic installation quote?
The photovoltaic installation quote is the commercial act by which a RGE QualiPV installer proposes to a customer the supply and installation of a photovoltaic solar installation. It must comply with the Consumer Code (articles L.121-21 et seq. for door-to-door solicitation, L.111-1 for pre-contractual information), include mandatory legal notices (T&Cs, unit price ex-tax and inc-tax, applicable VAT 10% or 20%, ten-year warranty, two-year product warranty, performance warranty), and be ACCOMPANIED by the RGE QualiPV certificate (Order of December 1, 2015 — "eco-conditionality"). The customer has a 14-day withdrawal period (Consumer Code L.221-18) except in case of express request for early performance.
Why sign the photovoltaic installation quote electronically?
Signature before work + withdrawal period
The timestamped electronic signature proves the EXACT date of quote signature — starting point of the 14-day withdrawal period (Consumer Code L.221-18) and the start of eco-conditionality (prior RGE QualiPV certificate).
Bipartite installer + customer (+ co-owner)
Our bipartite flow manages installer + customer. For couples married under community of property regime or joint ownerships, addition of spouse / co-owner with individual SMS OTP for each. The quote binds co-signatories jointly and severally.
10-year archiving aligned with ten-year warranty
The ten-year structural warranty covers PV systems integrated into buildings for 10 years (Article 1792 French Civil Code). Certyneo archives the quote + eIDAS audit trail for 10 years, accessible in case of claim, expert assessment, or customer dispute.
eIDAS audit trail with legal force
Each quote is delivered with a proof PDF: RGE installer identity + customer, qualified timestamp, SHA-256 hash, IP geolocation, OTP SMS verification. Legally enforceable against DGCCRF inspection, MaPrimeRénov' or in case of customer dispute.
Sign a photovoltaic installation quote in 4 steps
From first customer contact to binding signature, the quote secures the transaction in less than 5 minutes.
1. Prepare the PV quote
Upload your detailed quote: installer identity (SIRET, RGE QualiPV), customer, job site address, power in kWc, module and inverter brand/model, price excl./incl. tax, 10% VAT, ten-year structural warranty, performance warranty, terms and conditions.
2. Add the signatories
RGE QualiPV installer + customer (+ co-owner if necessary). For doorstep selling, add the handwritten mention of Article L.221-9 of the French Consumer Code (explicit acceptance of the quote and 14-day withdrawal period).
3. Choose the eIDAS level
AES (advanced) recommended for maximum legal force: OTP SMS, qualified timestamp, SHA-256 hash. Guarantees proof of signature date — essential criterion for withdrawal period and MaPrimeRénov' eco-conditionality.
4. Sign and trigger the withdrawal period
Each signatory signs from their phone. The finalized quote is attached to the customer file + MaPrimeRénov' file. Qualified timestamp = start of the 14-day withdrawal period and job site start after expiration (unless express request for early execution).
Frequently asked questions
- Can a photovoltaic quote be signed electronically?
- Yes, without restriction. The French Consumer Code authorizes electronic signature for quotes (Article L.221-13). Advanced eIDAS signature (AES) benefits from the presumption of reliability under Article 1367 of the French Civil Code — essential to prove the EXACT signature date.
- What is the withdrawal period after signature?
- 14 calendar days from the quote signature (French Consumer Code L.221-18), for quotes signed remotely or through doorstep selling. Unless the customer explicitly requests early execution (rare in PV as the customer then loses the right of withdrawal).
- What VAT to apply to a PV quote?
- 10% VAT for PV installations with power ≤ 3 kWc in primary residence over 2 years old (reduced rate, Article 279-0 bis French Tax Code). 20% VAT for power > 3 kWc, new installations, tertiary buildings, and total sales. RGE QualiPV certification is mandatory for reduced VAT.
- What mandatory information must appear on a solar PV quote?
- Installer identity (SIRET, RGE QualiPV), client, job site address, detailed description (module/inverter brands and models), capacity in kWc, unit price before and after tax, VAT, total price, payment terms, warranties (10-year structural, 2-year biennial, performance often 20–25 years), execution timeline, general terms and conditions, mention of 14-day right to withdraw.
- Is a quote binding once signed?
- Yes — a quote signed by both parties becomes a binding contract (art. 1101 Civil Code). Any later changes require an amendment signed in writing by both parties. eIDAS electronic signature carries the same binding effect as a paper quote (art. 1366 Civil Code).
- What is the validity period of a solar PV quote?
- Mandatory mention on the quote (often 30–90 days). Beyond that, the quote lapses and must be renewed (especially to account for changes in EDF OA feed-in tariff, module prices, and quarterly revision of the Tariff Decree).
- Must a solar PV quote mention the EDF OA feed-in tariff?
- Yes — for installations in full export or surplus modes, the quote must state the EDF OA feed-in tariff applicable on the planned connection date (Tariff Decree S2 2026 or later). The tariff is locked in on the date of complete grid connection request, not at quote signature.
- What happens if there is a dispute over the quote?
- First, mediation through the consumer mediator for the trade (FFB for construction). Failing that, legal action before the court of the contract execution venue. The eIDAS audit trail (date, signatories, hash) is enforceable in court and facilitates resolution.
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