Berlin solar Power Generation System

4 FAQs about Berlin solar Power Generation System

How many photovoltaic systems are there in Berlin?

Compared to solar thermal energy, there are far more photovoltaic systems registered in Berlin. As of July 7, 2023, 20,985 systems were in place, with a total installed capacity of around 230 MWp.

How much solar power does Berlin have?

According to the master plan study for the “Masterplan Solarcity Berlin”, the State of Berlin owns 5.4 % of Berlin's buildings. Their roof surfaces account for 8.3 % of the solar potential (SenWEB 2019). On the public buildings in Berlin, there are 691 PV systems with a total installed capacity of 42.1 MWp (as of April 1, 2023).

Is solar energy a building block for Berlin's climate protection strategy?

The expansion of solar energy use is emphasised as a particularly important building block in Berlin's climate protection strategy, since, with over 560,000 buildings in Berlin, there are rooftops and house façades aplenty, unlike suitable wind power sites.

Does Berlin have a solar calculator?

As part of updating Berlin's Energy Atlas, the frequency and quality of the data on solar systems, especially those with photovoltaics, will continually be optimised. Since May 2022, a digital version of the solar calculator has also been available as one of the measures of the “Masterplan Solarcity” (SenWEB 2019).