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Balcony power plants on the rise

 


Balcony power plants in vogue: Especially popular in northern Germany

The latest data from the state portal www.foederal-erneuerbar.de the Agency for Renewable Energies (AEE) show that Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Lower Saxony have the most balcony power plants installed per household. These figures illustrate a sharp increase in the popularity of balcony power plants, especially in northern Germany.

In Germany, we are experiencing a remarkable increase in the use of solar power. In 2022, over 7.4 gigawatts (GW) of new solar power capacity were installed. This represents an increase of 1.8 GW compared to 2021. The total capacity of solar power generation in the grid reached 67.4 GW. Interestingly, the majority of this power was installed in the south of Germany. Nevertheless, there is a growing tendency to use mini solar systems, also known as balcony power plants.

Balcony power plants usually consist of two modules that can be easily attached to the balcony parapet. They are particularly attractive because they offer not only homeowners but also tenants the opportunity to generate part of their electricity consumption themselves. Since 2023, these systems have been exempt from VAT nationwide, which further increases their attractiveness.

At the end of 2022, 61,397 of these module systems with a total output of 44,386 kilowatt peak (kWp) had already been installed in Germany. The AEE's online database shows that many of these balcony power plants have been installed, especially in the populous states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria and Lower Saxony.

The increasing popularity of balcony power plants underlines the increasing interest in decentralized energy generation options. This development is an important step towards a more sustainable future. It enables more and more households to actively participate in the energy transition and to cover part of their electricity consumption through their own generation.

In summary, balcony power plants offer an easy and efficient way to enter the world of renewable energy. They are a practical solution for tenants and homeowners alike and play an important role in promoting a sustainable energy future in Germany.

Balcony power plants on the rise: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania leads the way in systems per household

In Germany, balcony power plants are becoming increasingly important. Particularly noteworthy is Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which, according to the latest data from the state portal www.foederal-erneuerbar.de the Agency for Renewable Energies (AEE), has the most balcony power plants per household. With 2.7 systems per 1,000 households, the state is at the top of the state comparison. Lower Saxony follows with 2.0 systems per 1,000 households, while Schleswig-Holstein, Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate share third place with 1.7 systems per 1,000 households each.

Dr. Robert Brandt, Managing Director of AEE, emphasizes the importance of this development. He emphasizes that the northernmost federal states are leading the way in the use of mini photovoltaic systems. The successes in the regions on the North Sea and Baltic Sea show that there is great potential for solar energy throughout Germany. This potential is increasingly being exploited. It is particularly pleasing that the market for balcony power plants is gaining momentum. This development also enables tenants and apartment owners without their own roof areas to actively contribute to the energy transition and reduce their electricity costs.

The increasing use of balcony power plants shows that they are an attractive option not only for homeowners, but also for tenants. They make it possible to actively participate in the energy transition and at the same time reduce electricity costs. This development is an important step towards a more sustainable and decentralized energy supply in Germany. Balcony power plants offer a simple and efficient way to enter the world of renewable energies and make a significant contribution to promoting an environmentally friendly energy future.

State Number 2022
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [MV] 2,7
Lower Saxony [NI] 2,0
Schleswig-Holstein [SH] 1,7
Hesse [HE] 1,7
Rhineland-Palatinate [RLP] 1,7
North Rhine-Westphalia [NRW] 1,6
Brandenburg [BB] 1,5
Saxony [SN] 1,5
Saxony-Anhalt [ST] 1,4
Bavaria [BY] 1,4
Thuringia [TH] 1,2
Baden-Württemberg [BW] 1,3
Saarland [SL] 1,0
Bremen [HB] 0,7
Hamburg [HH] 0,6
Berlin [B] 0,5

This table shows the number of balcony power plants per 1,000 households in the various federal states of Germany in 2022. The source for the figures can be found here.

Focus on balcony power plants: Subsidies and battery storage on the rise

The landscape of renewable energies in Germany is undergoing dynamic development due to balcony power plants, subsidies and battery storage. The strong growth in balcony power plants is further promoted by financial incentives from federal states and municipalities. At the same time, battery storage systems are gaining popularity in order to make more efficient use of self-generated solar power.

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, mini balcony power plants are subsidized with a subsidy of up to 500 euros. This funding is available to both tenants and owners of owner-occupied housing. In Schleswig-Holstein, there is a subsidy of up to 200 euros. Berlin and Saxony also offer subsidies, although in Berlin these are intended exclusively for tenants. In addition, more and more cities and municipalities are supporting the installation of climate-friendly balcony solar systems.

The use of battery storage systems to use self-generated solar power outside the sunshine hours is also increasing. Bavaria is the leader here with just under 130,000 battery storage systems, followed by North Rhine-Westphalia with 98,000 and Baden-Württemberg with 95,000. In 2022, Bavaria recorded the largest increase in storage capacity with 378,000 kilowatt hours (kWh), followed by North Rhine-Westphalia with 341,000 kWh and Lower Saxony with 206,000 kWh.

State Number 2022
Bavaria [BY] 129.132
Baden-Württemberg [BW] 94.571
North Rhine-Westphalia [NRW] 97.873
Lower Saxony [NI] 61.141
Hesse [HE] 32.657
Rhineland-Palatinate [RLP] 30.797
Brandenburg [BB] 18.964
Saxony [SN] 19.124
Schleswig-Holstein [SH] 15.383
Saxony-Anhalt [ST] 11.048
Thuringia [TH] 10.100
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [MV] 5.989
Berlin [B] 4.926
Saarland [SL] 4.834
Hamburg [HH] 2.218
Bremen [HB] 887

This table shows the number of battery storage systems in the various federal states of Germany in 2022, sorted by number in descending order. The source of the figures can be found here.

These developments show the growing interest in decentralized energy generation options and the storage of self-generated solar power. They are an important step towards a more sustainable and independent energy supply.

For further information and current data on these developments, interested parties can visit the AEE federal state portal www.foederal-erneuerbar.de. There, the latest figures can be viewed interactively and downloaded, which provides a comprehensive insight into the ongoing energy transition in Germany.

Sources:

https://www.unendlich-viel-energie.de/

https://www.foederal-erneuerbar.de/startseite

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