Germany to abolish fixed solar feed‑in tariff as EEG reforms pass
The German cabinet is set to approve a revision of the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) together with a grid‑connection package. The legislation, expected to be discussed by the Bundestag in the autumn and to take effect on 1 January 2027, will eliminate the fixed feed‑in tariff for new photovoltaic installations. Owners of new solar panels will thereafter receive revenue only from sales on the power market, while existing installations keep their guaranteed rates for the remainder of their 20‑year term.
In addition, a separate measure scheduled for 1 August 2026 will lower the feed‑in tariff for new PV systems by one percent. Industry groups have warned that the combined changes could slow the rollout of solar capacity in Germany. The reforms also modify compensation for large renewable power plants and permit additional gas‑fired plants to support electricity supply, reflecting the coalition’s broader energy strategy.
Entities: CDU/CSU coalition · German Cabinet · Katherina Reiche · Lars Klingbeil · Renewable Energy Act (EEG)
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The German cabinet intends to pass a revision of the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) and a grid‑connection package. (cabinet announcement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Existing solar installations will retain their feed‑in tariffs for the remainder of a 20‑year period. (policy detail)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The reforms reduce compensation for large renewable power plants and allow additional gas‑fired plants for electricity security. (policy content)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] On 1 August 2026 the feed‑in tariff for new PV installations will be reduced by 1 percent. (measure effective date)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bundestag will discuss the revised EEG and grid‑connection package in the autumn, with enactment expected by the end of 2026 and entry into force on 1 January 2027. (legislative timetable)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The CDU/CSU coalition parties are responsible for the energy reforms. (political attribution)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The EEG reforms are expected to slow the expansion of solar energy in Germany. (industry analysis)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The fixed feed‑in tariff for new photovoltaic installations will be abolished on 1 January 2027. (legislative reform)