Germany continues its solar energy expansion, reaching 1.07 GW of new installations in February, with over 38% being subsidy-free, according to the Federal Network Agency.
This marks a significant milestone as the country progresses towards its 2030 target of 215 GW of solar capacity. The total gross installed solar capacity in Germany now stands at 84.88 GW.
Of the new installations, 412.6 MW were built without state subsidies, demonstrating the increasing viability of solar energy in the market. Rooftop installations contributed significantly, accounting for nearly half of the new capacity at 507 MW.
Bavaria led the way in new solar installations, adding 515.5 MW in the first two months of the year. Saxony and Baden-Wuerttemberg followed closely, with 430.5 MW and 375.8 MW, respectively.
Onshore wind energy also saw growth, with 220 MW of new capacity added in February, building on the 133.9 MW installed in January.
This brings the total onshore wind capacity in Germany to 61.37 GW. Despite a slight slowdown in approved projects in February, with 85 turbines totalling 469.2 MW approved, the overall trend indicates a positive outlook for renewable energy in Germany.
