Balcon power plants and their teachings for the energy transition | Articles on the solar systems on balconies and their advantages

Balcon power plants and their teachings for the energy transition | Articles on the solar systems on balconies and their advantages

balcony power plants, i.e. small solar systems, are becoming increasingly popular in Germany. More and more people want to create their own electricity and are ready to invest money for this. This is mainly due to the fact that the electricity invoices in Germany are high and that people want to save costs. In addition, many people want to use clean energy from renewable sources and thus make a contribution to reducing CO2 emissions.

balcony power plants are not only inexpensive, but also easy to install. In contrast to larger solar systems, no electrician is required; You just have to put the plug in the socket. This makes them attractive and easily accessible to many consumers.

However, there are also some challenges related to balcony power plants. On the one hand, there are still legal uncertainties, especially for tenants, landlords and owner communities. Many providers vie for customers' favor, and this leads to a certain competition on the market. Nevertheless, the growth potential for balcony power plants is immense.

The federal government could further promote the development of balcony power plants by ensuring more legal certainty. This would avoid disputes between the parties and increase acceptance for balcony power plants. In addition, this would also reduce the bureaucracy, since clear guidelines for the construction and use of balcony power plants could be determined.

There are already some pioneers in Germany that successfully rely on balcony power plants. These experiences could be used to promote larger solar systems and to promote the energy transition in Germany faster. It shows that people are motivated to take responsibility for their energy supply as long as they see a meaning in the project and are not slowed down by bureaucratic obstacles.

The table below shows an overview of the development of the number of balcony power plants in Germany in recent years:

| Year | Number of balcony power plants |
| —— | ————————- |
| 2015 | 10,000 |
| 2016 | 20,000 |
| 2017 | 50,000 |
| 2018 | 100,000 |

It can be expected that the number of balcony power plants will continue to increase in the coming years, since awareness of renewable energies and its own electricity generation grows.

Overall, balcony power plants offer a promising way to advance the energy transition in Germany by giving people the opportunity to generate their own electricity and thus reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. With legal clarifications and less bureaucracy, the federal government could make an important contribution to promoting balcony power plants. It is time to use the potential of these small but effective energy generation method.

Source: Berliner Morgenpost/OTS