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Solar boom in Germany: These circles exceed all expectations!
The Cochem-Zell district is booming in solar expansion, supported by subsidies and rising electricity prices until 2030.
Solar boom in Germany: These circles exceed all expectations!
The energy transition in Germany is gaining more and more momentum. In order to achieve the climate goals by 2045, a significant expansion of solar energy is necessary. According to a report by CORRECTIVE Solar output in Germany has almost doubled since 2021. The focus is particularly on the districts in eastern Germany, where under optimal conditions solar systems can produce up to 1 GW of electricity - that's enough for around 300,000 households.
Cities like Essen have led solar expansion with an increase of more than sixfold. The Cochem-Zell districts in Rhineland-Palatinate and Leipzig are also showing progress. Ground-mounted systems play a major role in these areas and account for up to 80% of solar output.
The solar boom of the last few years
One reason for this boom is several measures that have been taken in recent years. This includes the abolition of the so-called solar cap in 2020, which limited funding to 52 GW. The sales tax exemption for solar systems since 2021 has also contributed to the fact that many households are already relying on solar energy. Rising electricity prices due to the Ukraine conflict have made the situation even worse.
The federal government has set itself ambitious goals: 215 GW of solar power plants are planned to be installed by 2030 and even 400 GW by 2045. These goals are part of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). But the reality is different; There are deficiencies in the area of storage capacities. Currently only 20 GWh of battery storage is installed, while there is a demand of 40 to 50 GWh.
Storage problems and decentralized conversion
How NDR reported, many federal states show no interest in concrete goals for expanding storage capacities. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Hamburg are pursuing a market-driven approach, while North Rhine-Westphalia has announced concrete steps to address this issue in 2024. Technical questions and bureaucratic hurdles are also delaying the urgently needed expansion.
The switch to a decentralized energy system is crucial for the future of German energy supply. According to that Federal Environment Agency In 2024, 22.4% of gross final energy consumption was already covered by renewable sources, with the share expected to rise to 41% by 2030. This shows that the path to a green energy future has already been taken, but many steps still need to be taken.
Overall, the progress in the energy transition is undeniable. But as the last few years have shown, it takes more than just good intentions. The coming challenges must be addressed with a robust plan and committed implementation so that Germany can really achieve its climate goals.