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Germany awards 208 MW of solar in rooftop tender at average price of €0.097/kWh Germany’s latest rooftop solar tender received 125 bids totaling 238 MW, with 108 bids representing 208 MW ultimately awarded contracts.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 16, 2026
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Germany installs 7.4 GW of PV in H1 Germany added approximately 1.28 GW of new PV capacity in June, bringing cumulative installed solar power to around 125.2 GW at the end of the month.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 15, 2026
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Germany energy provider builds 50 MW power-to-heat system Enercity is building a 50 MW power-to-heat plant in Hanover to support its coal phase-out, decarbonize district heating, and absorb surplus renewable electricity. The facility will expand the utility’s flexibility by converting excess power into heat for the district heating network and storage systems.
Jochen Siemer
Jul 13, 2026
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Germany plans to reduce subsidies for heat pumps Germany is planning to reduce funding limits under its BEG efficient buildings subsidy scheme, while introducing stronger income-based support and new eligibility rules for heat pumps. The proposed changes include lower eligible costs and a planned “Made in Europe” incentive for heat pump production.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 08, 2026
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Medium-voltage series regulator enables 260% more PV capacity in German distribution grids A compact medium-voltage series regulator allows existing distribution grids to accommodate significantly more photovoltaic capacity by actively controlling voltage. The technology can be reportedly installed in existing transformer stations without additional construction, offering a faster alternative to traditional grid expansion.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 06, 2026
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Renewables covered 57.7% of Germany’s electricity demand in H1 Germany’s renewable energy sources supplied a record 57.7% of electricity consumption in the first half of 2026, driven by higher wind and solar generation alongside continued capacity growth.
Jochen Siemer
Jul 02, 2026
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pv magazine Focus: Quality control underpins bankable BESS projects Industry experts at pv magazine Focus – held last week on the sidelines of Intersolar 2026 in Munich, Germany – said quality control, contract design and certification, rather than battery chemistry alone, determine whether battery energy storage system (BESS) projects perform and remain bankable over their operating lifetimes.
Brian Publicover
Jun 30, 2026
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German government considers cybersecurity measures against Chinese inverters Germany is considering regulatory restrictions on Chinese inverters in energy infrastructure following a parliamentary inquiry, citing cybersecurity and critical infrastructure risks. The government is reviewing options including EU-level measures and expanded investment screening as part of broader de-risking efforts.
Marian Willuhn
Jun 29, 2026
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Germany wraps up solar-plus-storage tender with average price of €0.0534/kWh Germany has concluded a new renewables tender for innovative projects, securing 482 MW of capacity at final prices ranging from €0.0475 ($0.0540)/kWh to €0.0559/kWh.
Ralph Diermann
Jun 26, 2026