Background and content of the solar package 1 – Accelerated solar power: The role of PV technology in rapid expansion

☀️ The way to the solar future: The solar package for the transformation of the energy supply

The energy transition is at the center of global efforts to combat climate change and to secure a sustainable future. Solar power plays a key role. In this context, the solar package is a decisive initiative to facilitate the expansion of photovoltaics (PV) and thereby create a sustainable, reliable and affordable energy landscape.

In order to achieve the ambitious expansion goals, an important solar package was passed from the cabinet on August 16, 2023. This legislative package, which is based on a broad consultation process with the industry, implements key aspects of the photovoltaic strategy presented by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) in May 2023.

"By 2030, Germany is planning to expand its PV capacities to 215 GW by tripling the annual addition of 7.5 GW in 2022 to 22 GW in 2026. The aim is to divide this extension evenly between roof installations and open space systems."

📘 The solar package: an overview

The solar package is a collection of measures and guidelines that aim to accelerate the development and installation of solar systems on open spaces and on roofs of commercial buildings. By creating cheap framework conditions and the removal of bureaucratic hurdles, it helps to significantly accelerate the transition to a greener energy supply.

🌞 Facilitation of expanding photovoltaic systems

One of the primary objectives of the solar package is to simplify and promote the expansion of photovoltaic systems. This is done by improving approval procedures and providing financial incentives that make investments in solar technology more attractive. It represents a crucial step to increase the proportion of renewable energies in the entire energy mix.

🌱 Strengthening the expansion of open space systems

Open space systems play an important role in solar energy generation. The solar package aims to accelerate the development of such systems through clearer guidelines and simplified approval processes. Particular attention is paid to the use of already changing or less usable areas, such as decommissioned industrial areas or along traffic routes, in order to protect the nature and landscape protection issues.

“For special photovoltaic systems (PV systems) such as AGRI PV, parking lot PV, Floating PV and MOOR PV, which enable efficient multiple use of areas, a new tender segment is introduced. This segment provides for an annual increase in capacity up to 3000 MW to promote the expansion of the solar energy, without the space required To increase.

🏭 Promotion of PV systems on commercial roofs

Commercial real estate offers enormous potential for the installation of photovoltaic systems. The solar package includes specific measures to support the expansion of solar systems on commercial roofs. This includes financial subsidies and technical support for companies that want to invest in solar energy systems. This initiative not only improves the energy efficiency of the buildings, but also makes a valuable contribution to environmental protection.

"Plants with more than 100 kW power have so far have to market their energy directly. If the self -consumption is high, the income from the energy fed in is often lower than the costs of direct marketing, which means that systems are built smaller, despite the available area. As a solution for a specific segment of the system operator, the" free acceptance "is introduced. Operators who have so far been obliged to market direct marketing can hand over their excess electricity to the network operator without remuneration, but also free of the costs for direct marketing. ”

👥 Citizens participate in the expansion of photovoltaics

The active integration of the citizens is essential for the success of the energy transition. The solar package attaches great importance to the participation of the public and offers opportunities for financial participations or the establishment of energy cooperatives. This not only strengthens awareness and acceptance of renewable energies, but also enables people to benefit directly from the economic advantages of solar energy.

“The simplification of the commissioning of balcony-photovoltaic (PV) systems should be achieved by less bureaucratic hurdles. Registration with the network operator before commissioning is eliminated and the necessary data for the market master data register should be reduced to a minimum. For a transition phase, backward-running meters are tolerated until a suitable two-oriented meter is being installed. To simplify the balcony PV systems using a Schukostecker, whereby the specific regulation is determined by technical norms outside the law, especially by the VDE (DKE). Balcony PV systems do not lead to undesirable exceedance of limit values. ”

🏠 Acceleration of the roof PV expansion

In addition to the promotion of open space and commercial facilities, the solar package pays particular attention to the acceleration of the expansion of photovoltaic systems on residential buildings. Targeted measures are introduced to encourage homeowners to install solar modules on their roofs. This includes financial incentives, technical advice and the simplification of administrative processes.

⚡️🔌 Acceleration of the network connections for systems up to 30 kW

The simplified procedure for the network connection is now expanded to systems with an output of up to 30 kW, which means an increase from the previous limit of 10.8 kW.

💼 Quotation of direct marketing for systems up to 25 kW

The requirements for the technical equipment of systems with an output of up to 25 kW that enter direct marketing are reduced. This is based on the practice of direct marketing companies, which generally only carry out control measures in the case of larger systems. It is therefore not necessary to legally fix strict technical requirements in the area of ​​smaller systems that affect the relationship between system operators and direct marketing companies. The loosening of the regulations makes direct marketing more attractive for smaller photovoltaic systems. In individual contracts, however, agreements on control, for example, can be made using a smart meter.

🌍 The importance of the solar package for the energy transition

The solar package represents a decisive component for the energy transition and the transition to a climate-neutral society. The promotion of solar energy generation not only significantly reduces CO2 emissions, but also reduces the dependence on fossil fuels. It also contributes to decentralization of energy supply by enables citizens and companies to produce and consume energy themselves.

💼 Contribution to climate goals and economic impulses

The implementation of the solar package is not only important with regard to the fulfillment of international climate goals, but also offers significant economic opportunities. Investments in solar technology create jobs, promote technological innovations and strengthen local economic cycles. In the long run, the solar package helps to reduce energy costs and increase energy supply security.

⚖️ Challenges and perspectives

Despite the promising approaches to the solar package, we still face challenges. This includes ensuring sufficient network capacities, the integration of solar power into the existing energy system and coping with lace loads. It is also important to make access to solar energy socially justified so that all population groups can benefit from the energy transition.

⏩ acceleration of solar power extraction

The solar package is a pioneering initiative that significantly drives the expansion of photovoltaics and thus makes a central contribution to the energy transition and climate protection. By accelerating the solar power extraction and the integration of all social classes in the transformation process, it lays the foundation for sustainable and just energy future. However, it remains important to continuously evaluate the implementation and to flexibly adapt the measures to new knowledge and challenges in order to open up the full potential of solar energy and to secure a future worth living for future generations.

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• 👫 Together for climate protection: citizen participation in the solar package
• 🌱 From the roof to the open space: diversification of solar energy generation
• ⚡ simplified network connections and the future of the energy markets
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