Solar plus storage project financing options in Germany 2025

Does Germany have a solar-plus-storage innovation tender?

Image: Baywa r.e. The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has awarded 587MW of solar-plus-storage in its latest Innovation Tender. As has been the case in many of Germany’s recent solar PV auctions, the Innovation Tender ended up oversubscribed, with 154 bids made for 1.8GW of capacity out of 583MW tendered capacity.

Is Germany a good place to install solar panels in 2025?

In 2025, Germany remains one of the most supportive countries for residential solar adoption. Thanks to an updated EEG and continued federal/state backing, homeowners installing systems under 30 kWp benefit from feed-in tariffs, battery storage subsidies, and EV integration bonuses. These aren’t one-size-fits-all programs.

Is enerparc launching a solar-plus-storage project in Germany?

In April 2023, Enerparc commissioned its first solar-plus-storage project in Germany, which was supported by the state’s Innovation Tender programme, a government project to help commission 5.5GW of renewable and storage capacity until 2028.

How many MW of solar-plus-storage capacity will be awarded?

Both capacity bid for and awarded were higher than the previous innovation auction held in July 2024, which awarded 512MW of capacity for solar-plus-storage projects. The Innovation Tender solicitations were launched in 2020, and are open to project bids that combine two or more renewable or clean energy technologies.

Which countries offer solar subsidies in 2025?

Bavaria, Berlin, NRW, and others offer additional solar grants, storage bonuses, and faster permitting in 2025. Discover the full range of solar subsidies in Germany for 2025, from KfW battery grants to commercial premiums.

Does enerparc have a solar project in Germany?

Enerparc’s solar project in the German municipality of Büttel. Image: Enerparc German engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm Enerparc has secured bridge financing for a 325MW solar portfolio in Germany, which will include co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS).