Intensified Solar Energy: German Ecological Assistance Advocates for Extreme Energy Transformation

The German Environmental Aid (DUH) has been advocating for a change in the country's energy transition strategy, calling on Economics Minister Katharina Reiche to reconsider investments in new gas power plants. According to DUH, the key to the energy transition lies not in large-scale industrial projects, but with citizens.

As of July, 4.2 million photovoltaic systems have been installed across the country, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office. DUH believes that these private solar installations can make citizens independent of fluctuating energy prices, while also being climate-friendly and contributing to the regional economy.

However, a normal building insurance often does not provide enough coverage for damages or issues in photovoltaic systems. This is where special photovoltaic insurance comes in, offering comprehensive protection.

Minister Reiche has previously questioned the promotion of small photovoltaic systems, expressing concerns about an impending grid overload. However, DUH disagrees with these concerns, suggesting clever storage solutions and intelligent energy communities among neighbors as potential solutions to potential grid issues.

DUH also highlights the benefits that households can reap from their solar installations. These include fixed income from feed-in tariffs, tax exemptions, and subsidies for acquisition and storage. Additionally, households can reduce their energy costs by generating their own power.

Storms, hail, and technical issues such as sparks from defective plug connectors or faulty installations can affect photovoltaic modules. However, DUH is urging clear words to politics for a change in the energy transition strategy, advocating for a shift from investing in gas power plants to investing in solar power from private sources.

In a recent move, DUH, along with municipalities and associations, has handed over a list of demands to Minister Reiche, urging a radical turnaround in the government's approach to the energy transition. Minister Reiche is currently considering having solar system owners participate in the costs of grid expansion.

In conclusion, the German Environmental Aid is pushing for more solar power installations on the rooftops of the republic, believing that it is the way forward for a successful energy transition. The organization is advocating for comprehensive insurance coverage for photovoltaic systems, and a shift in investment from gas power plants to solar power from private sources.

Intensified Solar Energy: German Ecological Assistance Advocates for Extreme Energy Transformation