FAQ

Solar panels are 95% recyclable.
A solar panel is composed of 75% glass, which is a material that can be recycled endlessly, just like the aluminium that is used to make the frame. Inside, there is an EVA-plastic film that can be transformed into granules to be melted down or burned to generate electricity.
Finally, there are the silicon cells and electrical conductors which can be made of aluminium, silver or copper. The materials are then 95% recyclable.

Technique Solaire is a member of the Soren organisation (formerly PV Cycle). We are committed to a process of recycling panels. We collect, transport and recycle the solar panels for our customers.

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The projects carried out in France are rated by the Commission de Régulation de l’Energie (energy regulation commission) at the invitation to tender stage. This is based largely on the carbon footprint of the modules and encourages developers to choose modules with the best possible carbon footprint.

Also, Technique Solaire works with several suppliers in France and abroad.
Our sourcing strategy is diversified. We mainly work with conglomerates (French or international), because we want to work with manufacturers which can offer sound guarantees.

The minimum lifetime of a solar panel is between 25 and 30 years. Beyond that, the yield of the panel gradually decreases.

The carbon footprint of solar panels includes all greenhouse gas emissions accumulated over the life cycle of a solar panel (silicon extraction and forming, manufacturing process of the cells and panels, transportation, miscellaneous facilities, etc.)

The projects carried out in France are rated by the Commission de Régulation de l’Energie (energy regulation commission) at the invitation to tender stage, based on the carbon footprint of the modules. This encourages developers to choose modules with the best possible carbon footprint.

The carbon footprint of Technique Solaire’s solar panels is around 500 kgCO2eq/kWp. Moreover, according to the ADEME (French Agency for Ecological Transition), a solar panel reaches carbon neutrality after 3 years, which is a low impact for an operation that will last at least 30 years.

Our ground-mounted solar projects are systematically subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment. To carry out this regulatory study, we are assisted by independent engineering firms that are experts in their field. For each project, the Environmental Impact Assessment includes a complete analysis of the concerns in terms of the fauna and flora, so that we can identify the areas of high concern and take them into account in the design of the project on the basis of the “Avoid – Reduce – Compensate” method. This method uses practical measures to take into consideration the biodiversity aspects of the project (avoiding areas of high concern, adapting work hours, etc.)

You will own the facility at the end of the lease (construction or long lease).

The development of a project lasts from 18 to 24 months, subject to conditions, and can vary according to the type of your project.

You can follow the progress of your project by calling 05 49 56 01 19, option 3.

On weekends, there is an on-call service set up to deal with various urgent matters.

You can reach the administrative department by dialling +33 5 49 56 01 19, option 1.

The biogas is purified and transformed into biomethane which is then controlled, odorised and injected into the distribution network.
Moreover, the local production of renewable gas entails the reduction of fossil gas imports from other countries.

The digestate is a natural material, which is treated and recycled by putting it back on the soil on farm land in order to reduce the consumption of chemical fertilizers and phytosanitary products.
Given that the digestate being odourless, there will be no more odour pollution during the spreading periods.

The anaerobic digestion process itself does not generate any odours because the reaction always takes place in sealed tanks to maintain an anaerobic environment, which is essential for the bacteria responsible for the production of biogas.
We are concerned with avoiding any disturbance to the surrounding area, so we systematically plan for odorous inputs to be stored under a building with an air treatment facility.

Noise emissions from a methanisation unit are minimal. The compressor is phonetically isolated and produces a noise perceptible within a very limited radius that is limited to the site itself (60 dB at 10 m).
For comparision, a moving car emits a sound level of 81 dB at a distance of 7.5 m.

Biogas is loaded with moisture and is not under pressure (5 mbar). The storage of biogas corresponds to a few hours of production and to the equivalent in energy content of an 1800 L fuel oil tank or an 800 kg propane gas tank, which is what you will find in many homes.
After purification, the biomethane is directly injected into the network without being stored.