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Solar boom in Germany: These regions are leading the way in solar expansion!
Ludwigslust-Parchim benefits from high solar expansion, supported by new subsidies and the energy transition in Germany.
Solar boom in Germany: These regions are leading the way in solar expansion!
The solar boom in Germany is gaining momentum, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is playing an important role. How CORRECTIVE reports, Germany aims to achieve its climate goals by 2045. This requires a huge expansion of solar energy. In fact, solar output in the country has almost doubled since 2021, and the numbers show that the commitment to renewables is paying off.
The leader in solar expansion is Essen, where output has increased more than sixfold. But the Cochem-Zell district in Rhineland-Palatinate and Leipzig are also leading the way in this development. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the Ludwigslust-Parchim district and the Mecklenburg Lake District, among others, are showing impressive growth, with open-space systems accounting for up to 80% of the total solar output.
The reasons for the solar boom
The rapid progress in the field of solar energy in Germany is due to several factors. In particular, the abolition of the “solar cap” in 2020 has enormously expanded the funding opportunities for solar systems. Furthermore, operators of solar systems have benefited from a sales tax exemption since 2021. Rising electricity prices, exacerbated by the Ukraine conflict in 2022, have also led people to rely more on solar energy.
Another incentive is the increase in the expansion targets in the Renewable Energy Act of 2023, according to which 80% of electricity should come from renewable sources by 2030. The feed-in tariff for operators of solar systems has also been increased, which further increases the attractiveness of solar power. In addition, the operation of balcony power plants, which are smaller and easier to install, has become significantly easier.
A look at the future
There is still a lot to do in Germany with the goal of achieving an installed capacity of 215 gigawatts by 2030. However, current challenges lie in storage capacities. Currently only 20 GWh of battery storage is installed, while there is a demand of 40-50 GWh. A demand of 100-150 GWh is expected by 2030, which shows that rapid expansion of storage is also necessary in the coming years.
The Federal Network Agency provides in Press releases found that the installed capacity of renewable energy systems will have increased by almost 20 gigawatts to a total of almost 190 gigawatts in 2024. Solar and wind power play a major role, with the expansion of solar systems increasing significantly. The simpler approval processes have helped more people and companies to invest in solar energy.
The challenges that still exist, such as outdated regulations for battery storage and technical hurdles, must be addressed in order not to jeopardize the success of solar energy. But with the right commitment, a good hand in planning and cooperative approaches, the energy goals could not only be achieved, but even exceeded.