National subsidy policy for large solar container projects

Can I apply for a subsidy for photovoltaic solar panels?

You can apply for a subsidy for photovoltaic solar panels (solar PV). These must be solar panels with a peak output of ≥ 15 kWp and a connection to the grid with a total maximum power output of more than 3 x 80 A (a large-scale grid connection).

Why does Germany need a solar-plus-storage subsidy?

That compares to the effective 100% requirement that solar-plus-storage projects used to need in order to qualify for an investment tax credit (ITC) in the US, and still do for Germany’s Innovation Tender. The subsidy is needed because BESS co-located with PV are ‘not profitable’, the government said.

Can I apply for a subsidy for daylight greenhouses?

You can, however, apply for a subsidy for PVT systems or daylight greenhouses under the ‘Solar PVT panels with a heat pump’ or ‘Daylight greenhouses’ category. These categories are explained under the section on low-carbon heat technologies. Geothermal energy is eligible for an SDE++ subsidy.

Should subsidies be aligned with other climate policies?

Subsidy schemes for clean technologies should align with other climate policies, such as carbon pricing, to achieve a timely, orderly, and efficient transition. The energy transition is essential in achieving emission reductions and climate targets in time.

Can I get a subsidy for a wind or solar farm?

You may be granted a subsidy if your power generation facility is directly powered by suficient renewable electricity supplied through a direct connection whenever it is operating. If you want to produce hydrogen year round, the wind or solar farm will therefore have to have suficient excess capacity.

Do I need a 'haalbaarheidsstudie' to apply for a solar Pvt subsidy?

If you are applying for an SDE++ subsidy for ‘Solar PVT panels with heat pump’, you must perform a ‘haalbaarheidsstudie’. Always include a detailed map to scale clearly showing where the solar PVT system will be sited. If other facilities exist or are to be installed at the site in question, please clearly indicate this too.