Generating your own electricity: a path to greater energy independence
Given the current energy policy context, generating your own electricity is a practical way to achieve greater energy independence. The Klima-Agence solar simulator aims to support this approach by making energy transition solutions more accessible, understandable, and tangible for private households.
Photovoltaic sizing: a key factor for profitability
To fully harness the potential of a solar installation, proper sizing is essential.
A system that is too small limits potential savings, whereas an oversized system leads to an increased share of electricity not consumed on site and can thereby reduce its overall profitability.
This balance is particularly important as, under the Klimabonus subsidy scheme, financial support is linked to installed capacity and capped at €10,000 from 15 kWp upwards. Choosing the right system size is therefore a key strategic decision, both economically and energetically.
Un simulateur solaire conçu pour une planification optimale
Le simulateur solaire a été conçu pour répondre à cet enjeu de dimensionnement. Accessible en ligne, il permet de simuler de manière interactive le dimensionnement d’une installation photovoltaïque en fonction du profil réel de consommation d’un ménage. Il modélise l’interaction entre les principaux usages électriques et une installation photovoltaïque, avec ou sans batterie de stockage.
A clear and structured user journey
The simulator follows a simple and intuitive process:
- Enter basic data, including the building address
- Specify energy consumption patterns
- The simulator automatically estimates the potential for solar production
- It recommends appropriate system sizes that can be adjusted to individual needs
This approach quickly provides a realistic first assessment of your photovoltaic project.
A simulation covering all energy uses
The simulator goes beyond electricity generation by integrating various parameters that influence the household’s energy balance, such as:
- battery storage
- heating and hot water systems
- a charging station
This ensures a realistic representation of both current and future energy consumption patterns.
Results in real time
Throughout the simulation, results are continuously updated as new data is entered or modified. This allows users to directly assess the impact of their choices on:
- the profitability of the system
- the level of energy independence
- the self-consumption rate
Different scenarios can be compared to identify the most suitable configuration.
Supporting the path to greater energy independence
Through structured and well-founded planning, the solar simulator helps households use their electricity production more efficiently and increase their energy independence.
