Installation Cost in Germany (2026)
We cover 186 locations across 8 regions of Germany. Electricity prices in our dataset range from €0.3797 to €0.3797 per kWh depending on region — a spread of 0%, which is why solar panel installation costs are worth materially different amounts in different parts of the country. Roof area is measured in square metres here. Installation cost benchmarks move with system size, roof type and local labour, while payback depends directly on the electricity price the system displaces.
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Support schemes in Germany (2026): in force and ended
These are the nationally administered schemes recorded for Germany, each with its status today, dates and an official source. Last verified October 16, 2026. Terms and eligibility are set by each administering body — confirm current details with that body before applying.
0% VAT (Nullsteuersatz) on PV systems and installation (§ 12 Abs. 3 UStG)
active
Supply and installation of PV systems on or near residential buildings is zero-rated for VAT. The installed-price assumption is treated as already net of VAT.
- How to apply:
- Applied automatically by your installer
- Note:
- No end date found
- Source:
- Official page (partly verified)
EEG Einspeisevergütung - Teileinspeisung up to 10 kWp (commissioned 1 Aug - 31 Dec 2026)
active · to 2026-12-31
Bundesnetzagentur: 7.70 ct/kWh for systems up to 10 kW (Teileinspeisung), 12.22 ct/kWh for Volleinspeisung, for commissioning 1 Aug - 31 Dec 2026 under EEG 2023. The page states EEG 2023 applies until 31 December 2026 and a successor regulation is in parliamentary deliberation, so no tariff is applied to later dates.
- How to apply:
- Register in the Marktstammdatenregister within one month and sign up with your grid operator
- Note:
- EEG 2023 rates apply until 31 December 2026
- Source:
- Official page
KfW Erneuerbare Energien - Standard (Kredit 270)
active
KfW 270 is a loan. The Merkblatt (Stand 05/2025) finances PV and battery storage, requires the application before the start of the project via a bank, and sets the interest rate at commitment.
- How to apply:
- Through a bank or savings bank before the project starts
- Note:
- A loan, not a grant
- Source:
- Official page
Income-tax exemption for small PV systems (§ 3 Nr. 72 EStG)
active
Revenue from small PV systems is income-tax exempt (§ 3 Nr. 72 EStG); size limits are set in the statute and BMF letter.
- How to apply:
- Declaration to the Finanzamt
- Note:
- Check size limits with the Finanzamt
- Source:
- Official page (partly verified)
EEG reform draft (end of fixed feed-in tariff for new small systems)
proposed
Cabinet decision 29 July 2026; first reading in the Bundestag 24 September 2026; committee hearing scheduled 5 October 2026. Details (thresholds, payment length) differ between sources and may change before it becomes law.
- How to apply:
- n/a
- Note:
- Proposal only - not law
- Source:
- Official page
EEG Einspeisevergütung - Teileinspeisung up to 10 kWp (commissioned 1 Feb - 31 Jul 2026)
expired · to 2026-07-31
Fixed payment per exported kWh for roof systems up to 10 kWp, paid for 20 years from commissioning.
- How to apply:
- Register in the Marktstammdatenregister within one month and sign up with your grid operator
- Note:
- Ended 2026-07-31
- Source:
- Official page (partly verified)