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Feed-in tariff for photovoltaics in 2024

- Author

David Wolf

- Updated on

June 11, 2024

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2 min

There are various reasons for considering installing a solar system on your own roof. In addition to contributing to the switch to renewable energies, the financial aspect also plays an important role. Both aspects are currently particularly relevant, but there has been a change over time: Photovoltaic systems with a high proportion of self-consumption now often appear more attractive than those that feed all the electricity generated into the public grid. The following explains why this is the case.

The feed-in tariff depends on the output and the time of installation of the photovoltaic system.

It is fixed for a period of 20 years.

The current feed-in tariff for PV systems with self-consumption (up to 10 kWh) is 8.11 cents/kWh (as of June 2024). From August 2024, it will fall to 8.04 cents/kWh.

Due to the falling level of feed-in tariffs, self-consumption is becoming increasingly important in the planning of solar systems.

What is the feed-in tariff for photovoltaic systems?

The feed-in tariff is a state subsidy to promote the expansion of photovoltaics and was introduced in 2000 as part of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). The EEG forms the legal basis for the expansion of renewable energies in Germany. The latest version dates from 2023.

Homeowners can earn income for the electricity generated by their private photovoltaic system through the feed-in tariff. For every kilowatt hour (kWh) fed into the grid, they receive a fixed amount from the grid operator. The amount of the feed-in tariff depends on various factors:

Date of commissioning of the PV system

Size or output of the PV system

Share of feed-in (full feed-in vs. partial feed-in)

The feed-in tariff is guaranteed for 20 years and remains unchanged during this period. It can also be combined with other state subsidies.

Who receives the feed-in tariff?

The fixed feed-in tariff benefits private households and small commercial enterprises with systems up to 100 kWh. Larger systems only have the option of selling the electricity they generate on the electricity exchange.

The system must be approved by the local grid operator and registered with the Federal Network Agency within four weeks of commissioning.

PV system feed-in tariff: What is the difference between partial and full feed-in?

There are two remuneration models: full feed-in and partial feed-in. With full feed-in, all of the electricity generated is fed into the grid, while with partial feed-in, self-consumption is prioritized and only surplus electricity is fed into the grid.

Technical requirements for feeding your solar power into the grid

A suitable electricity meter is required to determine the kilowatt hours fed into the grid. The recommended solution is smart meters, modern measuring devices that accurately record the flow of electricity.

Conclusion: Falling feed-in tariffs make self-consumption more attractive

The feed-in tariff for photovoltaic systems is currently falling by 1% every six months. At the same time, the solar power generated from new systems is becoming increasingly cheaper. Full feed-in is now less economical for most homeowners than intelligent management, in which the self-generated PV electricity is used, surpluses are fed in and the electricity is stored.

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