Installation of Solar Heat Pumps for Hot Water Production
ADEME supports local authorities, companies, public bodies and associations installing a solar heat pump to produce hot water; Heat Fund aid is a flat rate based on the quantity of heat produced.
This aid supports solar heat pump installations producing hot water, with funding calculated on the heat actually produced. The applicant must study the heat demand, any pooling and waste heat sources before sizing the installation.
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Who can apply
Local authorities, companies, public bodies and associations in all regions. The project must concern a solar heat pump installation for hot water production.
Eligibility conditions
The project must follow the EnR’Choix approach: reduce needs, consider pooling heat needs and analyse local waste heat sources before sizing. The application must demonstrate the expected performance and meet the Heat Fund’s 2026 technical conditions.
What the scheme covers
Installing a solar heat pump for hot water production, with the equipment and works needed for it to operate, within the limits of the financing conditions. ADEME can also support the feasibility and project management assistance stages.
Amount and funding terms
The aid is calculated as a flat amount based on the quantity of heat produced by the installation. The exact amount is calculated from the 2026 eligibility and financing conditions for solar heat pumps; it is not a fixed rate applied to all costs.
How to apply
Carry out a feasibility study and document the expected heat output, sizing and site needs. Download the 2026 solar heat pump conditions, prepare the budget and technical documents, then contact ADEME’s regional office before applying on AGIR.
Timeline
Running from 1 January to 31 December 2026, in all regions. Prior contact with the regional office is strongly advised to validate the technical criteria and the flat-rate calculation.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 30 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
How is the aid calculated?
As a flat amount depending on the quantity of heat produced by the installation.
Who can benefit?
Local authorities, companies, public bodies and associations.
Is a feasibility study needed?
The ADEME page recommends a feasibility study before investing, to establish sizing and useful output.
Is the aid open in 2026?
Yes, from 1 January to 31 December 2026, subject to the Heat Fund’s technical conditions.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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