EDILIANS establishes a unique partnership with APRIL Construction

By André Sudrie - PR Agency Published on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 14:30

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Summary for decision-makers

Context and Objectives of the Partnership

Roofing contractors face insurance-related challenges when entering the photovoltaic market, particularly for building-integrated products. This partnership between EDILIANS and APRIL aims to simplify and secure the insurance process for professionals looking to expand their solar photovoltaic business.

Key points :

Facilitation of Insurance Access: Tradespeople who meet certain conditions (adequate training and accreditation) will benefit from rates negotiated by EDILIANS and ten-year civil liability insurance for their solar installations.
Reliable Photovoltaic Solutions: EDILIANS offers guaranteed and aesthetic photovoltaic solutions, with zero insurance claims declared since the start of the integrated solar tile.

Implications of the Partnership

Trust and Support: The partnership with APRIL Construction represents a major step forward for EDILIANS' roofing partners, enabling them to overcome insurance obstacles.
Key Role of Insurance: In the context of the Climate and Resilience law, APRIL Construction plays a crucial role in supporting craftsmen in the energy transition.

Comments from the Leaders

Olivier Delattre (EDILIANS): Highlights the facilitation of insurance access for EDILIANS partner companies in the solar sector, thanks to the partnership.
Karim TAALBI (APRIL Construction): Highlights APRIL's commitment to supporting craftsmen in their development of new activities linked to energy renovation.

Conclusion

The partnership between EDILIANS and APRIL Construction represents a significant milestone in the promotion and development of photovoltaics. It demonstrates EDILIANS' commitment to innovation and comprehensive services for roofing professionals, facilitating their transition to sustainable energy solutions.

Job Category: Roofing and Solar Energy
Job Subcategory: Photovoltaic Solutions and Insurance

EDILIANS, the French leader in terracotta and solar photovoltaic roofing solutions, has established a strategic partnership with APRIL Construction, an insurance expert, to support the development of photovoltaic activities for roofing artisans.

Boosting the Photovoltaic Market

Among the difficulties encountered by roofers in entering the photovoltaic market are the reluctance of insurance companies and their request to obtain QualiPV Building qualification. An insurance problem for photovoltaic solar products suffered by companies, in particular for products integrated into buildings, on which EDILIANS, specialist in solar solutions integrated on sloping terracotta roofs, and APRIL, leading French wholesale broker and Insurance expert , exchanged from June 1. This is why, in order to simplify as much as possible the process for craftsmen to start a photovoltaic solar activity, the two entities have just signed a partnership.

Thanks to the support of an expert roof brand with guaranteed, reliable and aesthetic photovoltaic solutions (zero claims declared in insurance since the start of the integrated solar tile), if they meet the conditions (training in installation in accordance with the rules of art and BP accreditation, etc.), professionals then benefit from rates negotiated by EDILIANS and shared rules to subscribe to a ten-year civil liability insurance contract covering their installation activity of all tile and solar panel solutions. 'EDILIANS, including integration.

“ Thanks to our partnership with APRIL Construction, a true testament to the confidence this insurance expert has in our photovoltaic solutions, we are facilitating insurance access for Edilians’ partner companies who wish to expand into solar energy. This represents a real step forward for our roofing partners, who still too often see solar insurance as a pain point, ” says Olivier Delattre, Director of the Edilians Energy and Environment division.

“ The construction market has been undergoing an energy transition for several years. This transformation, accelerated by the Climate and Resilience Law, aims to implement concrete measures to combat climate change. In this context, construction insurance has a more crucial role than ever to play in supporting tradespeople to develop new activities related to energy-efficient renovation. For over 15 years, APRIL has been innovating and developing competitive and sustainable insurance solutions to enable building professionals to carry out their work with complete peace of mind and adapt to market changes. Today, thanks to this partnership with Edilians, APRIL is strengthening its position and its commitment to supporting tradespeople in this transition, ” says Karim TAALBI, CEO of APRIL Partenaires.

By signing this successful partnership with APRIL Construction, which is part of the overall support that EDILIANS offers to roofing professionals who wish to launch into solar, the manufacturer once again illustrates its desire, beyond its broad residential solar range, to be a pioneer and also to innovate in terms of services.

*source: LCP Delta 2023 study

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main difficulties faced by roofers when entering the photovoltaic market?

Roofers face reluctance from insurance companies and the requirement to obtain QualiPV Building qualification to insure their photovoltaic activity, especially for products integrated into the building.

What is the objective of the partnership between EDILIANS and APRIL?

This partnership aims to simplify access to insurance for roofers wishing to offer EDILIANS integrated solar solutions, by offering negotiated rates and common rules for subscribing to ten-year insurance.

Under what conditions can professionals benefit from negotiated insurance?

They must undergo installation training according to best practices and have the required qualifications (such as the BP) to access negotiated ten-year civil liability insurance offers covering the installation of EDILIANS solar products.