Feb 23, 2026
Germans are seeking increased solar expansion as equipment costs keep decreasing.
Nearly 80% of individuals in Germany (78%) express a desire for the acceleration or maintenance of solar installations, while only 14% wish to see a reduction, as per a YouGov survey commissioned by BSW Solar.
Support for solar energy is notably high among voters of the conservative CDU party, with 86% in favor and three-quarters advocating for increased or stable subsidies for solar panels. This stands in stark contrast to the CDU-led economy ministry's proposals to cut renewable energy subsidies, particularly for rooftop solar, in an effort to reduce costs and alleviate pressure on electricity grids.
The survey coincided with data from Immoscout24 and Selfmade, revealing that the average price of a solar installation declined by 9% last year, reaching over 11,000 euros for single-family homes, according to Handelsblatt.
The cost of a solar array combined with battery storage saw an even larger drop of 14.5%, falling to around 14,200 euros, although significant price variations still exist among different states. The analysis reviewed 250,000 quotes for solar and storage systems with 12 to 25 panels, a common range for single-family homes.
Concerns arose within the solar industry regarding the government’s plans to reduce rooftop solar subsidies. BSW Solar warned that such cuts could halve the growth of rooftop solar in private homes. Carsten Körnig, head of the association, highlighted that the proposals posed a threat to tens of thousands of jobs in the solar and storage sectors, which are largely made up of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Körnig further argued that implementing these cuts would not only hinder the energy transition in the electricity sector but also negatively impact the already slow transitions in heating and mobility. He emphasized that affordable solar energy is crucial for many consumers seeking to purchase electric cars or heat pumps. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche claimed that solar technology is sufficiently advanced to thrive without government assistance.
Support for solar energy is notably high among voters of the conservative CDU party, with 86% in favor and three-quarters advocating for increased or stable subsidies for solar panels. This stands in stark contrast to the CDU-led economy ministry's proposals to cut renewable energy subsidies, particularly for rooftop solar, in an effort to reduce costs and alleviate pressure on electricity grids.
The survey coincided with data from Immoscout24 and Selfmade, revealing that the average price of a solar installation declined by 9% last year, reaching over 11,000 euros for single-family homes, according to Handelsblatt.
The cost of a solar array combined with battery storage saw an even larger drop of 14.5%, falling to around 14,200 euros, although significant price variations still exist among different states. The analysis reviewed 250,000 quotes for solar and storage systems with 12 to 25 panels, a common range for single-family homes.
Concerns arose within the solar industry regarding the government’s plans to reduce rooftop solar subsidies. BSW Solar warned that such cuts could halve the growth of rooftop solar in private homes. Carsten Körnig, head of the association, highlighted that the proposals posed a threat to tens of thousands of jobs in the solar and storage sectors, which are largely made up of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Körnig further argued that implementing these cuts would not only hinder the energy transition in the electricity sector but also negatively impact the already slow transitions in heating and mobility. He emphasized that affordable solar energy is crucial for many consumers seeking to purchase electric cars or heat pumps. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche claimed that solar technology is sufficiently advanced to thrive without government assistance.