L R AS Published on Monday 18 May 2020 - n° 322 - Categories:Germany
German union BSW calls for 52 GW ceiling to be raised
The EEG sets subsidies for installations of less than 750 kWp up to a ceiling of 52 GW photovoltaic installed in Germany. This ceiling will be reached during the summer.
There is disagreement among the parties in government on whether to raise this ceiling. The German solar union BSW dramatises the lack of removal of the 52 GW ceiling, heralding multiple disasters.
Tecsol of May 15
Editor's note The situation of the profession in Germany as presented by Q Cells (cf. The European solar energy situation appears satisfactory) is rather excellent compared to other industries such as air transport, automotive, health... We understand the interest of the PV profession in obtaining an extension of these benefits. We can see that this dramatization is mainly aimed at union members. The union must show that it is defending the interests of its members.
If we look more objectively, the EEG subsidies were originally intended to encourage people to take the step of installing solar power, even though the installation cost was higher than for other energy sources. Over time, photovoltaic energy has become the cheapest form of energy, with or without subsidies.
As a result, it is very likely that this aid ceiling will not be raised, as there is no longer a need to stimulate facilities. Beneficiaries no longer need this support, as they can judge their own interest in installing PV systems even without subsidy.
It is worth noting that in the United States, too, the federal tax credit that was in the process of being extinguished has not been reinstated, even though the country has launched a $2,000 billion plan to help the economy. Again, there is no longer any need to stimulate PV installations, which are attractive in themselves.
