Germany records 1.4 GW of new solar in July
Germany installed 1.4 GW of solar capacity in July 2024, raising the total to 92.23 GW. New installations in 2024 increased significantly, with key regions being North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria.
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Germany installed 1.4 GW of new solar capacity in July 2024, increasing its cumulative total to 92.23 GW. The Federal Network Agency reported that 1,404.5 MW of new photovoltaic (PV) systems were added, following 1.3 GW in June and approximately 1.2 GW in July 2023. In the first seven months of 2024, Germany's newly installed PV capacity reached 9.34 GW, a significant rise from 7.69 GW during the same period in 2023. The majority of new installations are concentrated in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Lower Saxony, with many projects being unsubsidized and selected through tenders. This growth reflects Germany's ongoing commitment to expanding its renewable energy infrastructure.
- Germany added 1.4 GW of solar capacity in July 2024.
- The cumulative solar capacity in Germany reached 92.23 GW.
- New installations in 2024 have increased compared to the previous year.
- Key regions for new solar projects include North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria.
- Many new projects are unsubsidized and selected through tenders.
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