Self-consumption allows you to optimize the consumption of your solar electricity. It therefore makes it possible to reduce your dependence on traditional energy sources and your bills as much as possible.
Concretely, photovoltaic self-consumption consists of make maximum use of the electricity produced by your solar panels in real time, rather than reselling it to the network at an often unattractive price. Solar panels mainly produce energy during the day, a time when the occupants are often not at home. Therefore, conventional self-consumption with solar panels is estimated at around 37%, but this proportion may be optimized up to 80% with simple tips.
To maximize your self-consumption of energy, several tips can be put in place:
Self-consumption offers a unique opportunity to reduce our carbon footprint. By opting for this practice, you can minimize your dependence on traditional energy sources that emit CO2 during their production like gas.
As an example, let's compare the CO2 emissions associated with the production of electricity from solar energy and fossil fuels. Solar energy produces only 23 g of CO2 per kWh, while fossil fuels such as gas emit around 820 g of CO2 for each kWh produced. In other words, solar energy emits about 35 times less CO2 than fossil fuels for the same quantity of electricity generated. This remarkable difference highlights the importance of promoting self-consumption based on renewable energies to reduce our environmental impact and contribute to the fight against climate change. By taking this approach, we can move towards a more sustainable and energy-resilient future.
By following these tips and adopting a proactive approach to managing your self-consumption of energy, you can reduce your energy bill by making the most of your solar installations.
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