ᐅ Incentives for Photovoltaic Systems – Easter Package

One critical point is simply self-consumption. It would be interesting to know how much electricity actually reaches the heat pump during winter. As mentioned above, we don’t have one at all. I don’t believe we would reach 30%! self-consumption, as is often described in many threads. The calculation stands or falls with this. Not to mention an electric car, which also needs to be fully charged sometimes….

Take a look at the new video from Finanztip on YouTube; it doesn’t look very promising, as they calculate with 13%…

Hangman schrieb:

(Private) Rooftop photovoltaic systems up to 30 kWp VAT-free (or reduced rate), no VAT accounting, no profit and loss statement,

You can already do this up to 10 kWp. For income tax including profit and loss statements, it is classified as a hobby activity, and for VAT you can opt for the small business regulation. However, the latter is usually not worthwhile because over the 5 years of administrative effort, you get back the entire input tax. But every property owner can do it as they wish ;-)
I actually expect the 10 kWp hobby activity limit to be permanently raised further.

Hangman schrieb:

Simple options for tenant electricity

In my opinion, that should also be implemented as soon as possible. It is actually quite outrageous that it is still so complicated.

Back to the topic:

askforafriend schrieb:

We are currently in the new construction phase and are considering waiting until all the details are clear.

I think you should definitely plan for photovoltaic systems and then just wait the six weeks for order confirmation and take advantage of the financial incentives, whatever the specifics may be.

WilderSueden schrieb:

... We are building a 40+ house with a 6 kWh battery; my expectation is that it will rarely be empty during the summer months. Accordingly, additional capacity will hardly increase self-consumption. It’s probably different in winter, but I’m somewhat skeptical there. On sunny days, we should have more than enough solar gain, so not much will go into the heat pump. Whether I install 6 or 10 kWp probably doesn’t make much difference in terms of self-consumption.
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A fresh hello from stormy NRW,
we have two systems for comparison: one about 9.5 kWp with an 8 kWh battery, and one 6.5 kWp system with a 4 kWh battery (both on the same roof at 45° facing exactly south). The 8 kWh battery allows for significantly better self-consumption, at least in winter (the system has been running since September). We calculated roughly that the larger battery (additional cost about €2500) pays off within 10 years if conditions remain similar. If electricity prices continue to rise sharply, it will be profitable even sooner (currently we pay 32 cents per kWh with GreenPeace Energy). Keep in mind that even large systems produce no electricity at night during summer and, depending on user habits (early risers), may deplete the hot water supply, causing the heat pump to need backup heating. In this case, the larger battery is an advantage. This can be controlled, but reduces comfort.
Best regards
Burkhard

@Zubi123 the list was not exhaustive. There are also connection requests, market master data registries, different feed-in tariffs up to/over 10kWp, caps at 70%, or 60% for KfW, and so on. The list of nonsensical regulations is long...

Subsidies of any kind distort the market, no matter how they are implemented. Therefore, I am generally skeptical about subsidies.

What is the current situation in the photovoltaic market?

Supply difficulties, material shortages, and extreme workload for specialized companies are already the norm. What will happen once subsidies are introduced? Clearly, prices will increase to cover the subsidy volume—at a minimum. Demand will explode even further, and delivery times will become even longer than they already are.

So, I wouldn’t wait. It’s best to buy now whatever is still available for delivery. BYD storage systems are reportedly hardly deliverable anymore this year. The situation is similar for Fronius inverters. Huawei products are still available but also in decreasing quantities. Who knows what next year will bring.

And then it will get tight.

I would recommend starting the planning now but waiting a few more weeks before awarding the contract. This should possibly be communicated from the outset. On the other hand, the solar installer needs to be at the table before Easter...

Planning means: definitely fully cover the roof. If the roof is not yet in place, build it so that you don’t end up with half a row at the end. It’s best to go for an economical metal roof and then cover it completely. Decorative tiles would be a waste.

Currently, medium to large solar systems are still fully compensated through feed-in tariffs (or feed-in premiums). Even without self-consumption, it’s worth protecting the roof from weather and intense sunlight. ;-)
Every kilowatt-hour you use yourself boosts your savings. And in five years, electric vehicles will be unavoidable for everyone...