German solar container regulations

What are the new regulations for solar energy in Germany?

The Solar Package I, which was significantly amended during the legislative process, contains a number of new regulations for solar energy in Germany, particularly in the Renewable Energy Sources Act (Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz – „EEG “) and in the Energy Industry Act (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz – „ EnWG “).

What does the first solar package mean for Germany?

With the so-called first solar package (Solarpaket I) adopted in April 2024, the German government aims to accelerate the build-out of solar energy, as well as to reduce barriers and further increase incentives for solar energy, including for innovative forms such as solar energy projects on agricultural sites.

Why did Germany adopt the solar package?

The German Bundestag and the Bundesrat adopted the Solar Package today. In light of the ambitious PV targets for 2030, the adopted measures will speed up the rate of expansion of PV capacity and of other renewables.

How will Germany achieve a 215 GW solar capacity target?

The legislative package is intended to promote the expansion of solar technology in Germany in order to achieve the target of 215 GW of solar capacity by 2030. To this end, a large number of legal amendments and simplifications have been adopted, which affect the wind and storage industry in addition to photovoltaic systems.

What are the new rules under the solar package I?

With the new rules under the Solar Package I, the entitlement of the plant operator to receive financial support under the EEG will continue to apply for the months for which the operator has selected the “green electricity operating mode” (Section 19 (3a) EEG).

When will the German solar package I come into force?

The waiting has come to an end: after the German Federal Government adopted the first draft of the Solar Package I in August 2023 and a small selected part of Solar Package I already entered into force in December 2023, the German Parliament and the German Federal Council have now adopted the remaining (main) part of Solar Package I.