Berlin solar off-grid system

Berlin-Brandenburg is a pioneering region in the energy

Solar energy Photovoltaics (PV) makes an important contribution to supplying the capital region. With almost 3.0 kWp, Brandenburg now has the highest installed PV capacity per capita in

4 FAQs about Berlin solar off-grid system

What is German Offgrid power?

GOP German Offgrid Power offers efficient solutions wherever the connection to a power grid is associated with high costs and expenses or diesel power generators are expensive transitional solutions. With German Offgrid Power, you benefit from the solar power plant regardless of infrastructural restrictions.

Is solar energy a building block for Berlin's climate protection strategy?

The expansion of solar energy use is emphasised as a particularly important building block in Berlin’s climate protection strategy, since, with over 560,000 buildings in Berlin, there are rooftops and house façades aplenty, unlike suitable wind power sites.

How many photovoltaic systems are there in Berlin?

Compared to solar thermal energy, there are far more photovoltaic systems registered in Berlin. As of July 7, 2023, 20,985 systems were in place, with a total installed capacity of around 230 MWp.

Can solar power be taxed in Berlin?

The conditions for tax exemption apply if the system’s capacity does not exceed 30kWp. The zero VAT rate has been in effect since January 1, 2023. So far, solar power has accounted for less than one percent of the total generated power in Berlin (Berliner Morgenpost 2022).