German Solar System

Does Germany have a solar plan?

In recent years Germany has implemented the Easter Package of 2022, published the Solar Strategy in 2023, introduced the EEG 2023 and is currently in the process of implementing Solar Package 1 (“Solarpaket 1”). These policies have defined Germany’s solar goal and are laying the stepping stones of how to reach it.

How many solar systems are there in Germany?

There are now around 7.4 million solar systems in Germany with a capacity of almost 100 gigawatts; on sunny days, so much electricity from renewable energies is fed into the grid that there are sometimes negative spot market prices on the electricity exchange.

Is Germany a good place to invest in solar energy?

The photovoltaic industry is playing a key role in shaping Germany’s sustainable energy future. Germany can look back on decades of solar energy experience and is considered as being a major photovoltaics pioneer. Germany is the biggest and fastest-growing rooftop solar PV market in Europe

How big is Germany's solar capacity?

As of May this year (2024), Germany has 88.9 GWp of installed solar capacity and is therefore well on track to achieve these high ambitions (see chart below). The nation’s solar deployment goals are underpinned by robust financial support schemes and progressive regulatory frameworks. Regulatory support for solar in Germany is strong.