Photovoltaic Solar Panel Installers
RGE registered artisan installers based in the French Alps
At B.E Electric we are your trusted partner for photovoltaic panel installation in the French Alps.
Whether you have a residential or commercial property, our expert RGE artisan registered team is ready to transform your green energy vision into a reality.
Why choose B.E. Electric for your photovoltaic installations?
Local knowledge
As a company founded and based in the French Alps we posess an inate understanding of the region, from the weather conditions to the local regulations. This familiarity with the region equips us with the expertise needed to design photovoltaic installations tailored to both your specifications and the unique characteristics of our environment.
RGE Certified Artisans
We are RGE certified artisans. As well as being experts in the feild of photovoltaic installations, this means if you chose us for your project, you will be able to apply for the financial benefits available for photovoltaic panel installations in France. See here for more information.
Bespoke Services
Each project is unique, this is why we work in collaboration with you to understand your requirements and renewable energy goals. From planning your project to completion, our team will guide you through the process.
Top of the Range Equipment
We have done the research so you don’t have to. We only use the best quality solar panels, guarenteed for 20 years. We don’t compremise on quality and have negotiated the best prices.
Project Planning Applications
Our in house team will handle all paperwork and applications for you. No need for you to get to grips with the application process. Once your project is desgined with us, we will submit all the required planning application for you. Upon completion, we will finalise your connection to the Enedis network and submit your applications for the state benefits available for solar panel installations in France.
Find out more about the potential cost savings for Photovoltaic Panel installations in France
What we can offer
Residential Photovoltaic Installations
Transform your home into a source of clean energy. Our Photovoltaix installations are designed to maxilise your energy independence and reduce your carbon footprint.
Agrivoltaics
Farmers can benefit from our agrivoltaics solutions to optimize the use of agricultural land while generating clean and profitable energy.
Commercial Photovoltaic Panel installations
For environmentally conscious businesses, our commercial photovoltaic installations offer economic and environmental benefits, while reinforcing your commitment to sustainable development.
Contact B.E Electric for Sustainable Solar Energy!
Take the first step towards a cleaner energy future with B.E Electric. Contact us today to discuss your photovoltaic project in the French Alps. We offer free diagnostic and quotes.
Together, let's create a more sustainable environment.
We can provide services to residents of the Haute-Savoie department and its surroundings. This includes areas around Lake Geneva (Evian Les Bains, Thonon Les Bains, Douvaine, Gex, Divonne-les-Bains...), the Arve Valley (Bonneville, La Roche-sur-Foron, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Megève, Cluses, Sallanches, Archamps, Annemasse...), Ski resorts (Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets, Chatel, Flaine, Samoëns), and around Lake Annecy (Talloires, Menthon, Veyrier, Duingt, Sevrier, Saint-Joriz...).
How ‘green’ are photovoltaic panels?
Solar Energy is the most abundant energy resource on earth. It is a clean and sustainable energy source that creates no harmful greenhouse gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels.
Harnessing the sun’s power using photovoltaic solar panels is currently the best way to take advantage of green energy source. Photovoltaic panels do have an environmental impact in the manufacturing, transport, installation and recycling process but based on the alternative to normal electricity sources, this impact is significantly diminished. Keep reading to find out more…
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Yes. The Panels that we use at B.E Electric, DualSun Flash 500, are 95% recyclable
Solar panels contain materials such as glass, aluminium, and various types of semiconductor materials like silicon. When properly processed, these materials can be extracted and reused in new solar panels or other applications, reducing the need for raw materials and minimizing the environmental impact.
With Dualsun the cost of recycling the panel is included in the selling price as part of an ecological taxation (the same as household appliances). There is no profit margin on the eco-tax and it is based on the current costs associated with recycling a PV panel.
Since 2014 the collection and recycling of PV panels is regulated in each EU member state who is required to implement national legislation based on this directive. In France alone there are nearly 50 voluntary collection points. The material is picked up from these collection points and transported to 10 partner recycling plants located in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Belgium
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No rare earth elements are used in manufacturing solar panels. They are mostly made from crystalline silicon, an element extracted from sand or quartz and, just like glass, this is 100% recyclable. A DualSun panel emit less CO2 than standard solar panels throughout their lifespan. The carbon footprint is less than 550kg CO2 equivalent per kWp.
It is true that the silicon sourcing represents the highest carbon impact of the panel. DualSun use low carbon silicon with 33% recycled content to limit the extraction of raw materials.
A functioning solar panel typically requires only 1.5 to 2.5 years to "pay back" the energy used in manufacturing. As solar panels have a 25-30-year service lifespan, the carbon footprint of installations are one of the best compared with other energy production systems.
Once installed solar panels have a minimal environmental impact. Unlike conventional power plants, they do not require water for cooling and do not produce any air or water pollution. They can also be installed on existing structures, minimising the impact on the surrounding environment and ecosystems.
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Over their lifespan PV panels produce more energy than is used to manufacture them. Depending on their installation location, the ‘break even’ point is 1.5 (southern Europe) to 2.5 Years (Northern Europe). This is caolcuated based on the total energy required in manufacturing compared with the energy it produces annually.
According to the International Energy Agency (https://www.iea.org/energy-system/renewables/solar-pv) in 2020 PV systems installed over the course of 2020 helped to avoid 2.6 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. This is the equivalent of taking over 560 million cars off the road for a year.
Overall, photovoltaic panels play a crucial role in the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy system, offering clean and renewable energy generation with minimal ecological impact.
Contact our team at B.E. Electric today to find out how you can make your transition to green, renwable energy
