ᐅ Entry into force of the Solar Peak Regulation

Created on: 5 Feb 2025 16:13
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Musketier
Those who are currently planning a photovoltaic system or installing one in February should take a look at the Solar Peak Law.

In times of negative electricity prices, it seems that there will no longer be any compensation, or operators will be forced to limit the system’s output. From my perspective, this means that photovoltaic systems without storage will likely no longer be economical compared to those with storage.

Our (storage-free) system will be installed on the roof this week, and I hope we can commission it before the deadline for the law to take effect.
andimann10 Feb 2025 11:19
Hello,
Musketier schrieb:

Even if we finish before the law comes into effect, it still affects us because we will install the wallbox afterward.

I have to ask: what do you mean by that? Does installing a wallbox now count as a "new installation"? That would be more than just absurd, but unfortunately, such things wouldn’t be surprising.

We installed the photovoltaic system last year, and the wallbox is supposed to come at some later point.

Best regards,

Andreas
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nordanney
10 Feb 2025 11:30
andimann schrieb:

Is installing a wall box now classified as a "new installation"?
Yes and no. If you only install the wall box and do not make any changes to your photovoltaic system, nothing will happen.
However, if you need to replace the inverter, install a new meter, expand your battery storage (to improve charging capabilities), and so on, this could be considered a "substantial modification," meaning you would fall under the regulations of the law.
In most cases, though, this should not be the case.
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Dogma
10 Feb 2025 11:37
The tricky part is that if you have an older system, for example according to §9 you don’t need an iMSys, but if you install a heat pump, ventilation system, etc., it falls under §14a and then you have to get an iMSys. This can, in turn, also regulate your older system.
andimann10 Feb 2025 12:40
Hi,
Dogma schrieb:

.. but if you install a heat pump, HP, etc., it falls under §14a, and you need to get an iMSys. This system can also control your old unit.

You’re referring to that 6000 kWh rule, right? So, if consumption is above that, I have to install it?

Best regards,

Andreas
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nordanney
10 Feb 2025 12:45
andimann schrieb:

So, above this consumption I have to install the device?
Yes, basically. But it depends on the grid operator whether they install a smart meter. I've been waiting for three years.
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Arauki11
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