☀️ Now over one million balcony solar installations in Germany

☀️ Now over one million balcony solar installations in Germany

Germany now has over one million balcony solar installations in operation producing environmentally friendly energy. The installations together deliver almost 1 gigawatt of power, equivalent to 956 megawatts.

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  • Germany now has over one million balcony solar installations in operation producing environmentally friendly energy.
  • The installations together deliver almost 1 gigawatt of power, equivalent to 956 megawatts.
  • The number of balcony solar installations has doubled in one year, from 500,000 in June 2024 to over one million in June 2025.

Official milestone reached

Germany has reached a new milestone in renewable energy. The country's market register now shows over one million balcony solar installations in operation.

The market register recorded 1,031,298 installations on June 11, 2025. Together they produce a gross output of almost 1 gigawatt, more precisely 956 megawatts.

Simplifications drive growth

The government's simplifications have contributed to the growth. The requirement for tenants and homeowners to obtain permission from landlords was removed. BSW believes that the original spark for the popularity of balcony solar installations can be traced to the high electricity prices following Russia's full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine.

The changes have made it easier for ordinary citizens to install their own small solar installations on balconies and in gardens. The installations connect directly to the household electrical system and can reduce electricity bills by producing their own power.

The number of balcony solar installations has doubled in one year, from 500,000 in June 2024 to over one million in June 2025. There is also a significant number of installations that have not been reported.

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