EFICAS: Support for Special Self-consumption Studies
Purpose of the scheme: Supporting feasibility studies for special self-consumption installations or set-ups — on the one hand collective self-consumption studies, and on the other photovoltaic injection and self-consumption mix studies on large sites. Beneficiaries mentioned: public and private legal entities, including local authorities and public bodies; semi-public companies and local public companies; businesses of any status; social landlords; co-ownerships or their managing agents; associations. Not eligible: sole proprietorships and equivalent structures. Funding recorded: grant of 50% of eligible costs for large companies, 60% for medium-sized businesses and 70% for small businesses. A 5-point bonus is provided for studies of so-called “open” collective self-consumption operations (mixed collective self-consumption open to players of various legal statuses, requiring a specific legal structure acting as the organising legal entity). Before applying, check the rules in force, the detailed criteria, the timetable and the cost base with the funder.
The Région Sud presents EFICAS as support for feasibility studies on collective self-consumption or a photovoltaic injection/self-consumption mix on large sites. The rate varies with the size of the organisation and may include a bonus under conditions.
Funded by Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: public and private legal entities, including local authorities and public bodies; semi-public companies and local public companies; businesses of any status; social landlords; co-ownerships or their managing agents; associations. Not eligible: sole proprietorships and equivalent structures. Compare this with the official page and check exclusions, size, legal form and area.
Eligibility conditions
Catalogue conditions: detailed conditions not recorded. Check the current rules, criteria and exclusions before concluding on eligibility.
What the scheme covers
Operations indicated in the catalogue: collective self-consumption study, including at least the study of a collective self-consumption photovoltaic project scenario meeting the expectations of the “Smart PV” scheme (other scenarios may be studied, including those that would rule out a “Smart PV” application); self-consumption/injection mix study on a large site (residential, economic activity, tertiary, industrial, etc.) offering a wide range of photovoltaic installation options, analysing all possible set-ups (injection, individual self-consumption, collective self-consumption); for the self-consumption part resulting from the study, it must follow the same approach as above, linking with the “Smart PV” scheme of the regional Solar Plan. Not eligible: studies on co-ownerships whose final energy heating consumption exceeds 40 kWh/m²/year in climate zone H3, 50 kWh/m²/year in zone H2 or 60 kWh/m²/year in zone H1; studies on a site using resistive electric heating or air-source heating, for the building and domestic hot water, whose consumption exceeds 40% of the site’s total electricity consumption (see the guidance notice for details). Check the eligible cost base, exclusions, combination and when the application must be submitted.
Amount and funding terms
The page updated on 22 January 2026 indicates 50% for large companies, 60% for medium-sized businesses and 70% for small businesses, with a 5-point bonus for certain open collective operations. The technical criteria and documents in the specifications must be confirmed.
How to apply
1. Consult the official page and the rules in force. 2. Confirm that the scheme or session is open. 3. Check criteria, costs and caps. 4. Where a prior application is required, do not commit costs before the required application/approval. 5. Keep quotes, supporting documents and acknowledgements of receipt.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is confirmed by the information consulted. Check the opening, available funds and timetable with the funder before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 70%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the EFICAS: support for special self-consumption studies scheme?
Supporting feasibility studies for special self-consumption installations or set-ups — on the one hand collective self-consumption studies, and on the other photovoltaic injection and self-consumption mix studies on large sites.
Who may be concerned by this aid?
The catalogue mentions: public and private legal entities, including local authorities and public bodies; semi-public companies and local public companies; businesses of any status; social landlords; co-ownerships or their managing agents; associations. Not eligible: sole proprietorships and equivalent structures. The criteria and exclusions in the current rules must be checked.
What amount or type of support is provided?
The page updated on 22 January 2026 indicates 50% for large companies, 60% for medium-sized businesses and 70% for small businesses, with a 5-point bonus for certain open collective operations. The technical criteria and documents in the specifications must be confirmed.
Which costs or operations can be taken into account?
Collective self-consumption study, including at least the study of a collective self-consumption photovoltaic project scenario meeting the expectations of the “Smart PV” scheme (other scenarios may be studied, including those that would rule out a “Smart PV” application); self-consumption/injection mix study on a large site (residential, economic activity, tertiary, industrial, etc.) offering a wide range of photovoltaic installation options, analysing all possible set-ups (injection, individual self-consumption, collective self-consumption); for the self-consumption part resulting from the study, it must follow the same approach as above, linking with the “Smart PV” scheme of the regional Solar Plan. Not eligible: studies on co-ownerships whose final energy heating consumption exceeds 40 kWh/m²/year in climate zone H3, 50 kWh/m²/year in zone H2 or 60 kWh/m²/year in zone H1. Check the eligible cost base and whether a prior application is required.
Official source
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