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Solar PV in Germany
6,467,802 solar installations with 132.49 GW of gross capacity were in operation in Germany as of 2026-11-05, with a further 66,607 units (9.88 GW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — by state, district, size class, commissioning year, status, operator and installation type, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
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- How much solar PV capacity does Germany have, and which states and districts have the most, as of 2026-11-05?
- 6,467,802 solar installations with 132.49 GW of gross capacity were in operation in Germany as of 2026-11-05, with a further 66,607 units (9.88 GW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — by state, district, size class, commissioning year, status, operator and installation type, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
- How many solar installations are in operation in Germany?
- 6,467,802 solar installations with 132.49 GW of gross capacity were in operation in Germany as of 2026-11-05, with a further 66,607 units (9.88 GW) registered as planned; the count includes every registered unit down to balcony systems (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much solar PV capacity was commissioned in Germany in 2025?
- 910,397 solar installations with 17.43 GW went into operation in Germany in 2025; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2024 with 17.60 GW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What share of Germany's solar installations are larger than 100 kW?
- 87,245 of 6,634,911 registered solar installations in Germany (1.3 percent) exceed 100 kW, but they hold 79.53 GW of the 142.87 GW total capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most solar PV capacity in Germany?
- EnBW Solar GmbH operates 43 solar installations over 100 kW with 453.9 MW in Germany, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which installation type has the most solar PV capacity in Germany?
- Freiflächensolaranlage leads with 15,997 solar installations and 56.06 GW in Germany (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which German state has the most solar PV capacity in operation?
- Bayern leads with 35.10 GW in 1,444,157 solar installations in operation, ahead of Baden-Württemberg with 16.47 GW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How much solar PV capacity is in operation and planned in each German state?
| Area | Units in operation | Capacity in operation | Planned units | Planned capacity | All registered units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern | 1,444,157 | 35.10 GW | 8,909 | 2.57 GW | 1,473,882 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 1,031,302 | 16.47 GW | 7,695 | 596.2 MW | 1,054,089 |
| Nordrhein-Westfalen | 1,199,576 | 16.12 GW | 14,261 | 658.8 MW | 1,232,651 |
| Niedersachsen | 735,973 | 11.97 GW | 9,247 | 833.4 MW | 757,068 |
| Brandenburg | 196,009 | 10.34 GW | 2,702 | 1.55 GW | 202,188 |
| Rheinland-Pfalz | 384,362 | 6.72 GW | 3,734 | 365.7 MW | 393,489 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt | 149,083 | 6.43 GW | 1,868 | 704.2 MW | 152,980 |
| Hessen | 437,262 | 6.13 GW | 4,683 | 260.2 MW | 448,704 |
| Sachsen | 233,379 | 6.01 GW | 3,077 | 232.0 MW | 240,172 |
| Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | 97,589 | 5.55 GW | 1,568 | 1.19 GW | 101,010 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 219,936 | 5.52 GW | 3,411 | 413.4 MW | 228,203 |
| Thüringen | 142,019 | 3.59 GW | 1,731 | 359.8 MW | 145,900 |
| Saarland | 78,645 | 1.36 GW | 582 | 61.5 MW | 80,368 |
| Berlin | 65,342 | 583.2 MW | 1,791 | 46.5 MW | 68,621 |
| Hamburg | 33,780 | 318.2 MW | 828 | 24.3 MW | 35,319 |
| Bremen | 19,375 | 224.9 MW | 500 | 8.97 MW | 20,234 |
How are Germany's solar installations distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 30 kW | 6,329,116 | 50.47 GW | 6,167,932 | 62,005 |
| 30 to 100 kW | 218,550 | 12.87 GW | 215,430 | 2,159 |
| over 100 kW | 87,245 | 79.53 GW | 84,440 | 2,443 |
How much solar PV capacity was commissioned in Germany each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 743,004 | 14.57 GW |
| 2025 | 910,397 | 17.43 GW |
| 2024 | 1,106,144 | 17.60 GW |
| 2023 | 1,106,573 | 15.49 GW |
| 2022 | 402,285 | 7.60 GW |
| 2021 | 238,094 | 5.72 GW |
| 2020 | 188,649 | 5.15 GW |
| 2019 | 112,271 | 4.02 GW |
| 2018 | 76,058 | 3.01 GW |
| 2017 | 66,636 | 1.67 GW |
| 2016 | 51,236 | 1.50 GW |
| 2015 | 48,193 | 1.42 GW |
| 2014 | 72,833 | 1.77 GW |
| 2013 | 120,070 | 3.13 GW |
| 2012 | 174,403 | 6.86 GW |
| 2011 | 260,863 | 7.98 GW |
| 2010 | 258,635 | 7.58 GW |
| 2009 | 182,462 | 4.44 GW |
| 2008 | 115,468 | 1.97 GW |
| 2007 | 76,976 | 1.25 GW |
| 2006 | 63,914 | 843.6 MW |
How many of Germany's solar installations are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 6,467,802 | 132.49 GW |
| planned | 66,607 | 9.88 GW |
| permanently decommissioned | 92,326 | 441.3 MW |
| temporarily shut down | 8,176 | 55.7 MW |
Which are the largest solar installations in Germany (over 100 kW)?
| Unit | District | Capacity | Type | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVA Schafhöfen Anlagenteil 2 | Regensburg | 200.0 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2027 | BEE Solarpark Schafhöfen GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PVA Lietzen Ost | Märkisch-Oderland | 173.1 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2027 | Energiepark Komturei Lietzen GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| SILUX Solarpark 1 GmbH ＆ Co. KG | Leipzig | 162.3 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2024-02-06 | SILUX Solarpark 1 GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PVG Söchtenau | Rosenheim | 160.2 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | planned | planned 2026 | PV Gutachter Achatz GmbH |
| Solarpark Gottesgabe | Märkisch-Oderland | 153.1 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2022-02-10 | EnBW Solarpark Gottesgabe GmbH |
| Solarpark Alttrebbin | Märkisch-Oderland | 151.0 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2022-02-23 | EnBW SunInvest GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PV Werther | Nordhausen | 151.0 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2029 | ATE Solarparks 25 GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| SILUX Solarpark 4 GmbH ＆ Co. KG | Leipzig | 144.8 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2024-03-20 | SILUX Solarpark 4 GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| ET Solar Gallin Kuppentin | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 141.6 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2027 | ET Solar Gallin-Kuppentin |
| PVA Wentow | Oberhavel | 136.0 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2028 | East Energy PV Wentow GmbH ＆ Co.KG |
| PVA Lietzen West | Märkisch-Oderland | 115.5 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2027 | Energiepark Komturei Lietzen GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| SILUX Solarpark 2 GmbH ＆ Co. KG | Leipzig | 109.7 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2023-12-06 | SILUX Solarpark 2 GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PVA Harnekop | Märkisch-Oderland | 107.1 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2026 | PVA Harnekop GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PVA Klüden | Börde | 102.3 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2025-08-28 | CEE PVF Klüden GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Photovoltaik LAKO Angern | Börde | 95.0 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2026 | PV Lako Angern GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| TG_Trafo 105 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 88.7 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2021-12-20 | Photovoltaikkraftwerk Tramm GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PV-FFA Gardelegen Flugplatz | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 88.5 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2027 | RP Deutschland 1 GmbH |
| PVA-Ketzin | Havelland | 86.9 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2025-11-07 | KSD 17 |
| PVA Bartmannshagen | Vorpommern-Rügen | 85.3 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2028 | East Energy PV Bartmannshagen GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PVA Rockensußra | Kyffhäuserkreis | 84.8 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | planned | planned 2026 | SKW Rocks |
| TG_Trafo 104 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 82.9 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2021-12-20 | Photovoltaikkraftwerk Tramm GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Friesen Elektra PV Sande I | Friesland | 82.7 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2024-04-18 | Friesen Elektra PV Sande I GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PVA Langenenslingen | Biberach | 80.3 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2025-05-27 | EnBW Solar Langenenslingen GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Nordenham I Teil B | Wesermarsch | 76.6 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2026-09-23 | Nordenhamer Solarpark GmbH |
| PV Amerdingen | Donau-Ries | 76.0 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2025-10-30 | Sternbach Solar GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
Which organisations operate the most solar PV capacity in Germany?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| EnBW Solar GmbH | 43 | 453.9 MW |
| Energiepark Komturei Lietzen GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 2 | 288.6 MW |
| EnBW SunInvest GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 24 | 252.2 MW |
| BEE Solarpark Schafhöfen GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 2 | 217.6 MW |
| Sunrock Solarproject 1 GmbH & Co. KG | 91 | 200.9 MW |
| GSW Netz GmbH | 17 | 198.9 MW |
| Bartow PV 1 Betreibergesellschaft mbH ＆ Co. KG | 3 | 198.4 MW |
| Solarkraftwerk Südeifel GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 26 | 193.4 MW |
| EnBW Solarpark Weesow-Willmersdorf GmbH | 4 | 191.5 MW |
| N-ERGIE Sonne und Wind GmbH & Co. KG | 45 | 184.0 MW |
Which installation type accounts for the most solar PV capacity in Germany?
| Installation type | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Freiflächensolaranlage | 15,997 | 56.06 GW |
| Gebäudesolaranlage | 71,152 | 23.40 GW |
| Sonstige Solaranlage | 92 | 66.1 MW |
| Steckerfertige Solaranlage (sog. Balkonkraftwerk) | 4 | 3.02 MW |
Which grid operators connect the most solar PV capacity in Germany?
| Grid operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Bayernwerk Netz GmbH | 8,299 | 9.04 GW |
| E.DIS Netz GmbH | 4,843 | 6.28 GW |
| Mitteldeutsche Netzgesellschaft Strom mbH | 4,603 | 5.46 GW |
| Westnetz GmbH | 5,511 | 3.13 GW |
| Netze BW GmbH | 5,409 | 3.02 GW |
| Avacon Netz GmbH | 2,956 | 2.94 GW |
| Schleswig-Holstein Netz GmbH | 2,066 | 2.22 GW |
| N-ERGIE Netz GmbH | 1,802 | 2.01 GW |
| LEW Verteilnetz GmbH | 2,248 | 1.64 GW |
| EWE NETZ GmbH | 3,181 | 1.52 GW |
Source: Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister (MaStR), full data export of 2026-11-05, Datenlizenz Deutschland – Namensnennung – Version 2.0. Counts and capacity by district, size class, commissioning year and status cover every registered unit, including small rooftop and balcony systems. Unit lists, operators and grid operators cover units over 100 kW gross capacity; units operated by private individuals are shown without name, operator or coordinates. Capacity is gross capacity (Bruttoleistung) as registered; planned units are those registered as 'In Planung'. District (Landkreis) is the register's own assignment. Source record.
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