The @EUCommission has published a draft for a “Commission Notice on innovative technologies and forms of renewable energy deployment”: https://energy.ec.europa.eu/publications/communication-innovative-technologies-and-forms-renewable-energy-deployment_en

It mentions “innovative forms of deployment” and among them “plug-in mini-solar systems” in the “ANNEX C(2025) 4011 final” the commission cites Germany as good example that has made the deployment of #pluginpv systems easier.

The commission criticise that: “Product regulations continue to hamper the deployment of plug-in mini-solar in some Member States.”

And the Commission sumarizes so neatly: "Plug-in mini-solar systems are easy for users to install; unlike for rooftop PV systems there is **no need for an electrician**.

This means that they are much **less costly than rooftop systems**, also because the installed capacity is lower. They can cover a part of a household’s consumption and thus reduce electricity bills, especially if the self-generated electricity is self-consumed close to real time.

Such systems can help make solar energy more accessible, enabling people to become self-consumers even if they do not own a roof or are unable to install solar PV on their roofs.

Because of their capital needs, they are also more accessible to vulnerable customers due to their low price, especially in Member States that promote their deployment through specific support schemes.”

#Europe #Solar #PV

Wir müssen bald umziehen und jetzt ergeben sich plötzlich mit neuer Wohnung neue Möglichkeiten bzgl. Solarnutzung (Balkon mit vollbesonnter Südausrichtung).

Welches #Steckersolar Kraftwerk ist aktuell sinnvoll sich zu kaufen?

Ist ein Batteriespeicher inzwischen für kleinen 2-Personenhaushalt mit eher geringem Verbrauch (1800 KWh/) wirtschaftlich?

Was sollten wir bedenken? Wo kann man sparen? Wo besser nicht? Was habt Ihr für Tips?
Für den Kauf? Für die Montage an Betonbrüstung? Für den Betrieb?
Danke für Boosts
#balkonsolar #Photovoltaik #PluginPV

We have written to the @EUCommission #Energy Comissioner Dan Jørgensen to express serious concerns about the proposed changes to the international standard #IEC 60364-7-751, which would effectively ban the use of #pluginpv systems.

https://balkon.solar/news/2025/06/19/proposed-iec-norm-letter-to-european-comission/

#energy #solar #energytransition

At least one Mio #PluginPV systems are registered in Germany with the Federal Network Agency: https://www.yahoo.com/news/germanys-balcony-power-plants-double-093122619.html

We estimate this means around 2~3 Mio #balconysolar devices are actually operating right now!

From: @balkonsolar
https://freiburg.social/@balkonsolar/114664681259780220

Der Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW) meldet 1 Mio Steckersolargeräte, die im Marktstammdatenregister angemeldet sind.

Sebastian Müller, Vorstand des #BalkonSolar e.V. dazu: “Das ist ein großer Erfolg für die Steckersolarbewegung in Deutschland. Wir möchten allen danken, die dies möglich gemacht haben, besonders den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern, die ein Steckersolargerät angebracht haben und häufig in die Diskussion mit Vermieter und Miteigentümern gehen mussten.”

Der Balkon.Solar e.V. e davon aus, dass nur etwa ein Drittel bis die Hälfte der genutzten Steckersolargeräte im Marktstammdatenregister angemeldet sind. Daher schätzen wir, dass derzeit zwei bis drei Mio. Geräte genutzt werden.

“Das bedeutet, dass fünf bis sieben Prozent aller Haushalte in Deutschland mittlerweile ein Steckersolargerät in Betrieb haben. Damit ist klar, dass ein Steckersolargerät in der Mitte der Gesellschaft angekommen und zu einem normalen Bestandteil der Wohnung geworden ist”, sagt Simone Herpich, Vorsitzende des Balkon.Solar e.V.  

Mehr: https://balkon.solar/news/2025/06/11/1-mio-steckersolargeraete-im-marktstammdatenregister-angemeldet/

#Steckersolar #Balkonkraftwerk #PlugInPV #Energiewende

Will new #IEC Norms kill Plug-in-Pv?

A new global standard for low-voltage generating sets is currently being discussed by the International Electrotechnical Commission, and somehow in this standard we find section 751.550.101.1, which states:
"A generating set shall not be connected to a final circuit."

The supplementary paragraph 751.550.101.2 is also cause for concern. It states:
"The connection of the generating set to the electrical installation shall be made by one of the following methods: […] a dedicated coupling system which is not compatible with any configurations belonging to national systems based on IEC 60884-1.

This wording directly targets the exclusion of Schuko-compatible plugs. Thus would not allow you to simply connect to the grid.

The IEC standards are not directly the standards that are in power, but national norming committees use these to draft their rules. So putting something into them that disallows feed in via a standard plug and socket, can make #pluginpv illegal in many places.

Any such attempt would grossly underminde the encouragement given to member states in the EU Electricity Market Directive 2024/1711 to allow or promote plug-in solar technology.
The comment period ends on June 16th, and not just any citizen is allowed to comment, but only the experts from the national committees.
If this becomes a reality, plug-in solar will be a thing of the past for the next few years.

More Info https://balkon.solar/news/2025/06/02/will-new-iec-norms-kill-plug-in-pv/

This is the draft of our #DIY #secondlife #solar Gudie.

Learn how to use old #solarpanels and turn them into #PlugInPV systems.

Download: https://balkon.solar/news/2025/05/28/solar-secondlife-magazine-draft/

And if you have remarks, hints or spot mistakes please tell us!

#renewables #maker #solarpunk #solarpower

There is no need to guard #solar, everyone should use it!

So we have written a letter to #SFS FINNISH STANDARDS, #SESKO ry and the Ministry of the Environment urging them to create the necessary regulations to make #PluginPV legal in #Finland.

https://balkon.solar/news/2025/05/24/making-plug-in-pv-legal-in-finland/