Are you considering installing solar panels to reduce your electricity bills or lower your environmental impact? It’s an excellent decision in 2025.
But between regulatory updates and concerns about scams, it can be difficult to know who to trust.
Fortunately, there is a reliable benchmark designed to secure your project: the RGE QualiPV certification.
However, not all qualifications offer the same guarantees. As certified experts based in the Var, here is everything you need to know to launch your solar project with total peace of mind.
What Is the RGE QualiPV Certification?
Let’s start with the basics. RGE stands for Reconnu Garant de l’Environnement — a French state label granted to companies specializing in energy renovation.
QualiPV is the photovoltaic-specific qualification delivered by Qualit’EnR, an independent, state-accredited organization.
In concrete terms, it certifies that an installer has:
mandatory insurance (including the ten-year liability guarantee)
the technical skills required to install photovoltaic systems in accordance with industry standards
QualiPV 36 vs QualiPV 500: Understanding the Difference (and Why It Matters)
In 2025, an installer’s true competence can be measured through the precision of their qualifications.
The QualiPV label is divided into modules depending on installation capacity.
At Edmond Solutions, we meet the highest standards by holding both major certifications:
QualiPV 36: Covers standard residential PV installations up to 36 kVA. This is the benchmark qualification for single-family homes.
QualiPV 500: A much more demanding certification. It validates the ability to design and install high-power systems up to 500 kVA — ideal for commercial buildings, agricultural structures, or multi-unit properties.
Our recommendation: Even for small projects, hiring an installer with QualiPV 500 demonstrates superior technical mastery and overall reliability. If they can handle large-scale systems, they can certainly handle yours.
The Quality Charter: Your Guarantees
An RGE QualiPV-certified company commits to a 10-point quality charter, including:
- Advising clients based on real needs — not upselling unnecessary equipment
- Providing a clear, detailed quote
- Assigning qualified, trained professionals
- Installing equipment compliant with French and EU standards
- Assisting with administrative procedures (Town Hall, Enedis, incentives)
- Ensuring commissioning and delivering full documentation
- Providing after-sales support and warranty coverage
- Accepting random audits from Qualit’EnR to verify on-site compliance
What Financial Advantages Can Homeowners Access in 2025?
Choosing an RGE QualiPV-certified installer isn’t just a safety guarantee — it’s a mandatory requirement for accessing state incentives. Without an RGE installer, you lose all financial support.
Here are the main incentives available to reduce the cost of your installation:
- Self-Consumption Bonus: If you consume your own solar electricity, the State offers an investment bonus (paid once or over five years depending on system size).
- 20-Year Feed-in Tariff (EDF OA Contract): With our certification, you can sign a guaranteed contract to sell your excess electricity at a regulated price for 20 years.
- Reduced VAT (10%): Applies to installations up to 3 kWc (20% beyond this threshold).
- Zero-Interest Eco-Loan (Éco-PTZ): Allows you to finance part of the installation without paying any interest.
⚠️ Important Reminder: MaPrimeRénov’ does not typically subsidize “pure photovoltaic” systems (electricity-only production). It focuses on thermal or hybrid solar systems. Don’t be misled — the financial viability of photovoltaics in 2025 relies primarily on self-consumption and the sale of surplus electricity.
Beyond Solar Panels: The Value of a Multi-Certified Installer
Why choose Edmond Solutions for your solar project in the Var or the PACA region?
Because a photovoltaic installation impacts your electrical system and your roof. That’s why we combine several complementary certifications:
- QUALIBAT RGE: Validates our building expertise and guarantees that your roof’s waterproofing will be protected during installation.
- QUALIFELEC IRVE: A key asset in 2025. This qualification authorizes us to install EV charging stations (IRVE).
- The Winning Combination: We can size your photovoltaic system so it directly powers your EV charging station — meaning you can drive using solar energy.
In short, by choosing an installer with QualiPV 36 & 500, Qualibat, and IRVE, you ensure a comprehensive, optimized, and secure approach to your energy transition.
FAQ – Your Most Common Questions About Solar Energy & RGE Certifications
Is RGE certification mandatory to install solar panels?
What is the difference between kWc and kVA?
- kWc measures the peak power of solar panels
- kVA measures inverter output toward the grid
For incentives (such as the reduced 10% VAT), peak power is often considered.
For grid connection (Enedis), it’s the kVA rating that matters.
We handle these calculations for you.
How long do solar panels last today?
Can I install an EV charging station later?
Do you have a solar project in Fréjus or the Var region? Contact Edmond Solutions for a certified, tailored assessment.
