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Germany's Solar Installations Surge to 1.1 GW in May
Germany's solar installations saw a significant rebound in May, with newly installed capacity reaching 1,113 megawatts (MW), according to the Federal Network Agency. This marks a recovery from the lower installation levels observed in April and March, highlighting a renewed momentum in the country's solar energy sector.The increase in solar capacity underscores Germany's ongoing commitment to expanding its renewable energy infrastructure. The data suggests a positive trend for the solar industry, which is crucial for meeting the nation's energy transition goals and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
What Factors Contributed to Germany's Solar Installation Surge in May?
Favorable government policies and incentives for solar energy adoption.
Increased public and private investment in renewable energy projects.
Technological advancements leading to more efficient and cost-effective solar panels.
Rising energy prices prompting a shift towards more sustainable energy sources.
Strong public support and awareness of environmental issues and climate change.
Streamlined permitting processes and reduced bureaucratic hurdles for solar installations.
Collaboration between government, industry, and research institutions to promote solar energy.
Seasonal factors, such as longer daylight hours in May, encouraging more installations.
Improved grid infrastructure to accommodate increased solar capacity.
Economic recovery post-pandemic, leading to increased construction and energy projects.
Jun 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe
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German association calls for law changes to promote solar repowering
Germany had 59 GW of mounted solar capacity at the end of 2021 and also part of this capacity will certainly not be available by the end of the decade. Repowering has actually been underestimated until now but it provides an opportunity for a substantial boost in electricity manufacturing as low-performance modules in old parks could be changed with high-performance units, BNE stated previously today. This would enable keeping the existing capacity and also mounting more solar power without making use of even more land.
The association kept in mind that the deployment of one megawatt of solar capacity now requires less than 0.9 hectares (2.22 acres) of land compared with 2.5 hectares in the initial years of solar energy.
In Germany, BNE sees repowering capacity of approximately the lower-double figure gigawatt range for ground-mounted solar parks alone. Its calculations show that the substitute of in between 40% as well as 50% of the solar capacity that was installed in the country from 2005 to 2012 with a lot more effective photovoltaic modules would secure an additional 6.72 GW-10.5 GW by the end of the decade.
However, the present legislation poses a hurdle to the repowering of solar sites as plants would lose their feed-in tariff (FiT) under the EEG if their modules are changed with brand-new ones.
The association calls on the federal government to promote the repowering of photovoltaic plants in order to make it possible for the extra efficient use existing locations for the generation of solar power. Under BNE's proposal, the plants that will be outfitted with new high-performance modules must keep their privilege to EEG remuneration for the capacity that will be replaced and also for the staying years of the 20-year period.
The additional freshly released capacity that exceeds the original output of the plant ought to be allocated with a tender or the electricity must be offered through a power purchase agreement (PPA), according to BNE's proposal.
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European Solar & Storage Set to Grow over 400% by 2025: Study
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