In 2024, Germany was on track to become the first country in Europe to achieve 100 GW of solar capacity. However, updated figures suggest that Germany reached an impressive 94.6 GW by the end of Q1 2025, according to reporting from the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) available at PVKnowhow. Despite this milestone, the share of solar energy in the overall electricity mix is expected to decrease. This is attributed to rising electricity consumption and shifts in government policies. Further complicating the picture, Germany experienced a decline in solar installations to 787 MW in March 2025, as reported by PVKnowhow, compared to 1,113 MW the previous month.
Factors Influencing German Solar Bankruptcies and the Energy Mix
The growth in electricity demand, coupled with evolving government policies, plays a significant role in the projected decrease of solar’s contribution to the energy mix. While Germany added a record 14.1 GW of solar power in 2024, demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy expansion, maintaining this growth trajectory is crucial. You can find more details on Germany’s solar additions in Q1 2025 at PVKnowhow. Germany aims to triple its annual solar expansion targets to 22 GW by 2026.
