The agency, BNetzA, says that 106MW of PV was added in November, and 1.95GW between December 2013 and November 2014. The government's target corridor is 2.4-2.6GW per year.

"The PV expansion in 2014 again has receded strongly. Through November 2014, it decreased by 43% compared to the previous year," says BNetzA vice-president Peter Franke.

From January to November 2014, 1.78GW was installed, making clear that Germany will undershoot the government target for the year and supporting criticism by the solar industry federation, BSW, that degression is too steep and choking off the country's solar expansion.

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