What if I have a dual time meter or a Linky meter?

Do you have a bi-hourly or Linky meter and are wondering about its impact on your photovoltaic installation?

• Your meter is working properly. That is, it will turn positive if you consume electricity from the grid (when your panels produce less than you consume). This electricity will be sold to your energy supplier at a lower price than the electricity purchase price. So it's in your interest to keep a two-hour meter to benefit from the reduced rates of the Night meter. Since your panels don't produce when the sun is down, you'll be using electricity from the grid in any case.

• In France, if you have a bi-hourly meter or a Linky meter, this does not affect the possibility of installing photovoltaic solar panels. You can still install a solar panel system to generate electricity from solar energy, whether you have a dual-hour meter or a Linky meter. These meters are designed to measure the electricity you import from the grid and the electricity you export when your solar installation produces more electricity than you consume. However, it's important to note that the bi-hourly tariff can influence the way you consume and sell solar electricity. You can benefit from preferential rates during off-peak hours, which can be taken into account when managing your solar energy production and consumption.

• What's more, the Linky meter enables real-time monitoring of your electricity consumption, which can help you optimize your use of solar energy . All in all, these meters can offer advantages in terms of energy management for photovoltaic installations in France.