In western Alpes-Maritimes, sunshine is favourable, but relief and building density make every project very different: a villa in the hills of Mougins does not face the same constraints as a town house in Antibes.
Between the coast, hills and villages
On the coastal strip from Mandelieu to Cagnes-sur-Mer, housing is dense and often in condominiums: the owners’ meeting’s agreement and the roof space available are the first points to examine.
Around Grasse and Valbonne, detached houses on sloping plots often have usable roofs, but hills and vegetation can cast shadows at certain times. Historic centres, such as Grasse or Antibes old town, may be subject to the opinion of the Architecte des Bâtiments de France.
What we check in this area
- Shading from relief, pines, olive trees or neighbouring buildings
- Condominium rules and the owners’ meeting’s agreement
- Local urban plan rules and protected areas
- Roof accessibility, sometimes complex on sloping plots
- Daytime consumption: air conditioning, pool, business activity
Communes where we support projects
Cannes, Le Cannet, Mougins, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Théoule-sur-Mer, Grasse, Mouans-Sartoux, Pégomas, Valbonne, Antibes, Vallauris, Biot, Villeneuve-Loubet, Cagnes-sur-Mer and neighbouring communes around Grasse.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in Nice?
Our usual area is western Alpes-Maritimes. For Nice and communes further east, an adviser checks case by case whether an intervention is possible.
Can panels be installed on a house in a horizontal condominium?
Often yes, but the owners’ agreement may be needed depending on the rules. We help you identify the steps.
Is my commune’s relief an obstacle?
Not necessarily. An hour-by-hour shading study determines whether the expected output justifies the installation.
Going further
Financial aid: whether aid exists, its amount and your eligibility depend on your situation (income, status, type of home), on the technical characteristics of the project and on the schemes in force at the time of the study. We check these points with you; no aid is guaranteed in advance.