🇩🇪Solar Energy in Germany
European leader in solar energy adoption with strong renewable energy policies and community solar initiatives.
Total Installed Capacity
67.4 GW
Annual Installation (2023)
14.1 GW
Global Market Share
12% of EU installations
Regional Solar Potential
Average Irradiance
3.3 kWh/m²/day
Top Regions
bavaria3.6 kWh/m²/day
brandenburg3.4 kWh/m²/day
saxony3.3 kWh/m²/day
thuringia3.2 kWh/m²/day
hesse3.3 kWh/m²/day
Major Solar Projects
Weesow-Willmersdorf Solar Park
Brandenburg
187 MW
Templin Solar Park
Brandenburg
128.5 MW
Schornhof Solar Park
Bavaria
120 MW
Policy Framework
Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG)
80% renewable electricity by 2030
Climate Action Plan 2050
Climate neutrality by 2045
Solar Package 2024
Simplified regulations and increased support for solar expansion
Solar Incentives
Feed-in Tariff (EEG)
Guaranteed payments for solar electricity fed into the grid
KfW Solar Storage Program
Low-interest loans and grants for solar+storage systems
Tenant Electricity Model
Support scheme for landlord-to-tenant solar power supply
Regional Solar Subsidies
Additional support programs from federal states (Länder)
Market Trends
- Strong growth in residential and commercial installations
- Increasing integration of energy storage systems
- Rising adoption of agrivoltaics and innovative applications
- Growing focus on green hydrogen production
- Expansion of e-mobility charging infrastructure
Key Challenges
- Grid integration and expansion needs
- Limited land availability in densely populated areas
- Seasonal variation in solar production
- Competition from international manufacturers