FAQ

Are you a member of an existing cooperative that does not yet have a photovoltaic installation, but which meets the conditions to benefit from an electricity purchase (comprising at least 7 people, a non-profit organisation or foundation)? You then have the possibility of convening an extraordinary general meeting in order to discuss extending the scope of activity to include electricity production.

If you do not have the option of installing your own photovoltaic system or if you want to invest in a sustainable future, then you may be interested in joining an existing energy cooperative.

For information on admission requirements, contact the cooperative in question directly. It is usually necessary to send a formal application to the relevant board of directors and, once approved, to acquire at least one share in the existing cooperative.

To achieve the best long-term performance, a photovoltaic installation must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Your installation must therefore be checked every 5 to 10 years by a specialist and, where necessary, cleaned. If you have direct access to the panels, you can also clean them yourself on a regular basis.

If you have sufficient roof space, whether you are a private individual, a company, a farmer or a local authority, you can now have photovoltaic panels with a capacity of up to 200 kW_p installed without setting up a cooperative.

To create or join an energy cooperative, you can install panels on any large roof area, such as on a private, municipal, company or farm building.

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