Germany's PV Capacity Surges 1.95GW in August, Meets 2030 Target
Germany's photovoltaic (PV) capacity grew by 1,951.4 megawatts (1.95 gigawatts) in August, 10% higher than estimated. This addition met the 2030 target of 215 gigawatts set by the previous government. However, the average monthly expansion over the last year was only 1.43 gigawatts, significantly below the required pace.
The August addition was driven by systems installed on roofs and facades, which accounted for 22.6% of the total. Nationwide, there are now 5.47 million PV systems with a combined capacity of 111.14 gigawatts. Bavaria leads with 29.65 gigawatts, followed by Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia.
Despite the positive August figures, the net addition, after accounting for decommissioned systems, was 1,774.4 megawatts. To stay on track for the 2030 target, approximately 1.62 gigawatts per month are needed in the remaining years. Notably, 72.6% of the new installations in August were placed on open spaces, significantly exceeding the 50% target.
As of September 15, 71,614 new PV systems with 1,778.2 megawatts of capacity were registered in August. While the installation pace in September and early October remains dynamic, it's unclear if it will reach the necessary 1.62 gigawatt monthly target.
Germany's PV capacity grew by 1.95 gigawatts in August, meeting the 2030 target. However, the average monthly expansion needs to triple to stay on track. The coming months will be crucial to maintain the momentum and achieve the 215 gigawatt goal by 2030.
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