The solar package recently passed by the Bundestag and Bundesrat has come into force. But what exactly does that mean for consumers?
Anyone who wants to install a solar system on their own balcony will have an easier time starting this Wednesday. The solar package recently passed by the Bundestag and Bundesrat has come into force. Balcony power plants no longer need to be registered with the network operator.
In the future, registration in the Federal Network Agency’s market master data register will be sufficient. Registration should be easier and limited to a few details. Meters should not have to be retrofitted and small balcony solar systems should also be able to be more efficient in the future.
In addition, hurdles for so-called tenant electricity, in which the electricity for a residential building comes from the on-site solar system, should be reduced. Solar on the roof should become significantly more attractive with improved funding conditions, increased funding rates and uncomplicated billing options for self-used electricity. In addition, solar systems on commercial buildings such as supermarkets or factories as well as on company parking lots should be promoted and solar systems on arable land should be promoted. There is also one point about the expansion of wind energy: so-called acceleration areas should be introduced under European law in order to drive the expansion.
Source: Stern
