Grants & Incentives in Germany (2026)
We cover 186 locations across 8 regions of Germany. Electricity prices in our dataset range from €0.32 to €0.42 per kWh depending on region — a spread of 31%, which is why solar grants and incentives are worth materially different amounts in different parts of the country. Roof area is measured in square metres here. Grant, rebate and export-tariff schemes differ by country and by region, and the amount they are worth depends on the electricity price you are offsetting.
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Support schemes available in Germany (2026)
These are the nationally administered schemes that apply across the regions listed above. Terms, rates and eligibility are set by each administering body and change between years — always confirm current details with that body before applying.
EEG Feed-in Tariff (Einspeisevergütung)
Guaranteed per-kWh payment for electricity exported to the grid under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG)
- How to apply:
- Registered via your network operator (Marktstammdatenregister)
- Note:
- Rate is fixed at time of commissioning
0% VAT (Nullsteuersatz)
Residential solar installations are exempt from the standard VAT rate
- How to apply:
- Applied automatically by installer
- Note:
- In effect since January 2023
KfW Renewable Energy Loans
Low-interest state development bank financing for solar and battery storage
- How to apply:
- Applied for through your bank before signing the installation contract
- Note:
- Must be applied for before contract signature