Jul 4, 2025
Germany reaches the halfway point of its solar energy goal.
Germany has reached the midway point in its legally mandated goal of doubling solar power capacity to 215GW by 2030, with current figures from the Federal Network Agency showing an installed capacity of about 107.5GW, which meets around 15% of the electricity demand. However, the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar) noted a recent slowdown in solar expansion, which could threaten the national target.
BSW-Solar managing director Carsten Körnig emphasized the urgent need for increased photovoltaic and storage system expansion for effective climate and energy policy. He pointed out that the ongoing heat wave and rising climate impacts highlight this necessity. Körnig mentioned that solar power is now the cheapest electricity source globally and is vital for reducing energy expenses for both households and businesses. Over five million solar systems are currently in operation across Germany.
The association urged the federal government to act quickly by removing remaining market barriers and approving the long-awaited EU state aid for the solar package. BSW-Solar also called for a faster rollout of plans to simplify and digitize grid connections and stressed the need to significantly boost battery storage deployment. Germany's current battery storage capacity is around 20GWh across two million systems, but experts predict that 100–150GWh will be required by 2030. BSW-Solar indicated that achieving this will necessitate full implementation of the building law privilege for storage systems outlined in the coalition agreement. Körnig remarked that while progress has been made, the next steps are not guaranteed.
BSW-Solar managing director Carsten Körnig emphasized the urgent need for increased photovoltaic and storage system expansion for effective climate and energy policy. He pointed out that the ongoing heat wave and rising climate impacts highlight this necessity. Körnig mentioned that solar power is now the cheapest electricity source globally and is vital for reducing energy expenses for both households and businesses. Over five million solar systems are currently in operation across Germany.
The association urged the federal government to act quickly by removing remaining market barriers and approving the long-awaited EU state aid for the solar package. BSW-Solar also called for a faster rollout of plans to simplify and digitize grid connections and stressed the need to significantly boost battery storage deployment. Germany's current battery storage capacity is around 20GWh across two million systems, but experts predict that 100–150GWh will be required by 2030. BSW-Solar indicated that achieving this will necessitate full implementation of the building law privilege for storage systems outlined in the coalition agreement. Körnig remarked that while progress has been made, the next steps are not guaranteed.