Germany's Solar Power Capacity Surpasses 100 Gigawatts

Solar energy now accounts for 14% of Germany's electricity consumption, with rapid growth driven by rooftop panels and solar parks.

Germany added 17 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2024, a 10% increase from the previous year.
The country's total installed solar capacity has now exceeded 100 gigawatts for the first time.
Rooftop solar panels on homes and businesses represent the largest share of capacity, while ground-mounted solar parks saw the fastest growth.
Small-scale plug-in solar devices, known as 'balcony power plants,' doubled in capacity in 2024 but still account for a small portion of total installations.
Germany aims to more than double its solar capacity to 215 gigawatts by 2030, but experts warn this will require removing market barriers and increasing investments.