The government should look to solar to make up at least 10% of Germany’s electricity supply in 2020 and 20% in 2030, following steep falls in equipment prices, the country’s industry federation BSW Solar said.

"The energy turnaround (away from nuclear power) needs a further forceful buildup of PV. Also politically, the right course for that needs to be determined," BSW president Günther Häckl said.

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