In accordance with the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), the capacity of photovoltaic systems installed in Germany is expected to reach 215 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. According to the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar), half of this target has now been achieved, as reported in the market master data register of the Federal Network Agency. The association reports that around 107.5 GW of solar power generation capacity is currently operational on roofs, balconies, and open spaces. BSW-Solar reports that these more than five million systems now cover around 15 percent of Germany’s electricity needs.
BSW-Solar is using this milestone as an opportunity to advocate for maintaining the pace of the energy transition. Recently, the expansion of solar power generation has slowed, jeopardizing the achievement of these targets. BSW-Solar is therefore calling for reliable investment conditions to expand photovoltaics and storage further, as well as to remove further market barriers. It is crucial that the long-awaited EU state aid approval for the »Solarpaket« is granted, and the planned measures to accelerate and digitize grid connections are swiftly implemented.
BSW-Solar also says that a much greater expansion of storage capacities is necessary. This requires, among other things, the prompt implementation of the building law privileges for battery storage systems provided for in the coalition agreement. BSW-Solar reports that there are currently around two million battery storage systems in operation in Germany, with a total capacity of approximately 20 gigawatt hours (GWh). However, 100 to 150 GWh will be required by 2030.
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