Germany's solar Expansion Soars: Record Increase of 1200 MW in July

Germany generates 1,200 MW of PV in July

In July, the net increase of Solar systems in Germany reached 1200 megawatts, marking a new high for the year and slightly surpassing May's 1199 megawatts. Overall, solar expansion has maintained a relatively high level since the beginning of the year, with added generation capacity exceeding gigawatts every month since March. According to the latest statistics from the Federal Network Agency, including July, Germany's newly installed capacity this year stands at 7,695 megawatts. However, the possibility of subsequent revisions to the added value cannot be ruled out, as the July data is based on the August 17th market master data registry status. This release follows suit; even the new installed capacity for June increased by 113 megawatts, reaching 1160 megawatts. Authorities have also made upward adjustments in the preceding months.

Germany generates 1,200 MW of PV in July(图1)

Therefore, the Federal Government's target of 9 gigawatts expansion is not far off. However, according to the Federal Network Agency's decision, achieving the goal of a total photovoltaic generation capacity of 215 gigawatts by 2030 requires a linear monthly increase of 1571 megawatts. By July 2023, Germany will have more than 3.25 million solar systems with a total capacity of 75.172 gigawatts connected to the grid.

Germany generates 1,200 MW of PV in July(图2)

The detailed assessment by the Federal Network Agency reveals that rooftop photovoltaic systems under the EEG subsidy continue to be the main driver of expansion. These systems accounted for 704.4 megawatts of the newly added capacity in July. On the other hand, there is limited demand for ground-mounted systems under the EEG subsidy, with a maximum output of 1 megawatt. They totaled 13.8 megawatts. Photovoltaic tenant power systems also made a minor contribution, with a total generation of 2.4 megawatts in July.

Germany generates 1,200 MW of PV in July(图3)

Regarding tendered photovoltaic systems, authorities state that ground-mounted systems totaled 198.9 megawatts, while rooftop systems totaled 24.8 megawatts. This year's statistics show that the number of unsubsidized photovoltaic systems has reached a new high. Outside the EEG subsidy, 226.1 megawatts of ground-mounted systems and 30.1 megawatts of rooftop systems have been realized.

The current strong expansion of photovoltaic systems contradicts marginal dismantling. This year, Federal Network Agency statistics indicate that a total of 2681 photovoltaic systems exited the grid, with a total generation capacity of 9.7 megawatts. Most of these were located in the Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia regions.