German PV capacity ceiling 'may spur new development rush'

Rothacher expects the 52GW ceiling to create a 'new rush' of development

Germany’s recently-clinched solar feed-in tariff (FIT) compromise puts the industry on the most stable political ground it has enjoyed for years, leading many observers to revise their expectations for the world’s most important PV market.

“The industry is definitely relieved, but you don’t see anyone jumping up and applauding,” says Tobias Rothacher, senior manager for renewables at Germany Trade & Invest, the Berlin-based investment promotion agency. “I think it’s a really good, fair compromise,” Rothacher tells Recharge.

Late last week – more than two months after pro-PV states in eastern Germany stalled proposed amendments to the nation's renewables law in parliament – a deal was struck that will see FIT payouts brought down, albeit along a more modest trajectory.

One of the most important provisions of…

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