Majority of Germans supports solar energy - potential remains undetected

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In Germany, the potential of solar energy is greatly underestimated on private roofs. A current survey by the Federal Association of Solar Economics (BSW-Solar) shows that a majority of the population cannot correctly assess the possibilities of photovoltaic systems.

survey results and public perception

According to the survey carried out by YouGov at the end of May 2024, only seven percent of the respondents correctly assessed annual solar power production on a typical single-family house roof. This is alarming because 93 percent of the participants underestimated the possible power yield or could not give an assessment. Despite this misjudgment, 77 percent of the respondents speak out for a further expansion of the solar energy, which shows that the interest in renewable energies in the population is strongly pronounced.

meaning of solar energy for the future

The Federal Association of Solar Economics emphasizes the need to correct the collective misconception in order to increase the willingness to invest in climate -friendly technologies. Carsten Körnig, General Manager of the BSW Solar, expressed that it was important to better communicate the performance of solar modules in Germany. In view of the ambitious goals of the federal government to achieve an installed PV output of 215 gigawatts by 2030, this is crucial. The current value is already around 90.4 gigawatts, which shows that progress is made, but the expansion must be further accelerated.

economic effects for households and companies

The current situation also indicates a changed demand in the home segment. In the first half of 2024 there was a decrease of around five percent with the newly installed PV roof systems compared to the previous year. However, surveys show that more than half of the households and companies that have suitable roofs are interested in the installation of solar systems. This indicates that despite the declining numbers there is great potential for new growth.

regional differences in the use of photovoltaics

The use of solar energy varies greatly between the federal states. While a considerable part of the electricity requirement is already covered by solar systems in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Brandenburg, the values ​​in the city-states of Hamburg, Berlin and Bremen are around one percent. This discrepancy could be reduced by targeted clarification and promoting the technology in the less active regions.

conclusion and outlook

The survey and the current figures on photovoltaic systems show that despite broad support for solar energy, many people underestimate their potential. In order to promote the energy transition and achieve the climate goals, it is essential to raise awareness of the performance of solar technology. The challenges of current market development must be addressed to sustainably promote the growth of solar energy. The progress of the solar industry will not only protect the environment, but also contribute to the economic stability of many households and companies.