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Sunny prospects: Bielefeld triumphs with the brightest streets in Germany!
Herford and Bielefeld show high sun exposure; Analysis reveals the sunniest streets and information about photovoltaics.
Sunny prospects: Bielefeld triumphs with the brightest streets in Germany!
When it comes to hours of sunshine, Bielefeld can really score points. A recent study by Enpal has shown that the city has several streets among the top 10 sunniest streets in major German cities. Well-known streets like Heeper Straße take sixth place with 8.57 hours of sunshine per day. But Bielefelder Straße in Herford and Herforder Straße in Bielefeld, which come in eighth and tenth place with 8.55 hours each, also show that sunlight is very popular here. On average, Bielefeld is exposed to the sun for an impressive 7.94 hours per day - that corresponds to around 65.4% of daylight hours.
Bielefeld is interesting for solar enthusiasts for another reason. The city has made significant progress in the use of photovoltaics in recent years. However, in terms of solar energy per area, Bielefeld is only in 30th place nationwide with 775 kWh/m². This may seem disappointing at first glance, but there are effective support programs and financing options for solar systems. The prices for a typical single-family home are between 15,000 and 25,000 euros, although the operating costs are manageable - only 1 to 2% of the investment costs per year can be expected. There are also no taxes on PV systems, which makes things even more attractive.
Advantages of photovoltaics
The precautions for a clean and sustainable energy future can be observed in Bielefeld from January 1, 2025, when a solar requirement comes into force for newly built residential buildings. This states that houses must have a roof area of at least 50 m². From 2026, this regulation will also apply to roof renovations. The payback period for a photovoltaic system is usually between 10 and 15 years, which is an attractive prospect for many households. The lifespan of these systems is typically 20 to 30 years, with only a slight decline in performance over time.
Heating with photovoltaics is also possible - be it through heat pumps or electric heaters. In addition, providers such as Enpal offer various solutions to ensure that homeowners are well supplied even during power outages: the emergency power solution is a key point.
Recycling and environmental awareness
Another topic that is becoming increasingly important is the recycling of photovoltaic systems. The service life of these modules is usually 25 to 30 years, and old modules can also be viewed as waste electrical equipment that can be disposed of free of charge via public waste disposal authorities. The rate for preparing for reuse and recycling old photovoltaic modules in Germany is currently an impressive 92.4%. This shows that the industry is already well aware of recycling and utilization routes for the fractions of photovoltaic systems.
Overall, it can be said: Bielefeld is not only a city with many hours of sunshine, but also one that is actively committed to the use of renewable energies. There is a lot going on here in the coming years and the signs for positive development are excellent. We can only hope that the sun's rays shining over the streets will soon hit the solar panels more often.
For more information about Bielefeld's sunniest streets you can visit NW. Enpal offers detailed insights into the photovoltaic possibilities, while the Umweltbundesamt provides comprehensive information on the use of renewable energies.