To start tapping more into the potential of solar energy, both in the private and the public sector, the SolarZentrum (solar centre) Berlin was opened in May 2019. It is a component of the “Masterplan Solarcity”, which works as an independent advisory centre on the topic of solar energy (SolarZentrum Berlin, only in German).
As of March 29, 2023, there were about 8,250 solar thermal systems in the State of Berlin with an installed collector surface of more than 81,000 m² (last update as of December 31, 2015 for 7,733 systems, IP SYSCON 2016). Averaged over the years, the collector surface amounted to around 10 m² per system.
Overall, a declining trend has been observed since then. In Berlin, solar thermal systems are mainly used for hot water supply and to supplement space heating. In addition, some larger solar systems are used for heating drinking water and swimming pool water; they are further used for solar air systems and air conditioning systems.
The conditions for tax exemption apply if the system's capacity does not exceed 30kWp. The zero VAT rate has been in effect since January 1, 2023. So far, solar power has accounted for less than one percent of the total generated power in Berlin (Berliner Morgenpost 2022).
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In this section, you can find fact sheets that summarize the most important market indicators for the German photovoltaic, solar thermal and solar
In this section, you can find fact sheets that summarize the most important market indicators for the German photovoltaic, solar thermal and solar battery storage market.
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