Apply for a grant for photovoltaic/solar systems
A grant or low-interest loan for the installation of photovoltaic or solar thermal systems, depending on the program offered by BAFA, KfW, or the state development bank.
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Damit wir Apply for a grant for photovoltaic/solar systems mit dem zuständigen BAFA in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos (Förderantrag)
How to proceed
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Select a grant program
BAFA, KfW, or the state development bank, depending on the type of equipment and the federal state.
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Submit a request before awarding the contract
Including the technical specifications of the planned facility.
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Installation and Proof of Use
Once the work is complete, submit proof of proper installation.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Owners of residential and commercial properties who wish to install a solar power system.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 70.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Eligibility requirements have not been reconciled with those of other subsidies (e.g., feed-in tariffs)
- •Application submitted only after the contract with the installation company was signed
Common reasons for rejection
- •The application was submitted only after the installation company had been hired
- •Minimum technical requirements (e.g., efficiency) not met
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Förderung für Photovoltaik-/Solaranlagen beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 45 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz
- Data quality
- 100 %