Purchase guarantee
The purchase guarantee is a central component of the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) and represents a fundamental support for operators of photovoltaic systems. It guarantees that the electricity generated by a photovoltaic system will be purchased by the local grid operator at a fixed price.
Function and Purpose
- Investment Security: The purchase guarantee provides investors in photovoltaic systems with a high level of planning security. The guaranteed purchase of the generated electricity and the fixed remuneration minimize the financial risk.
- Promotion of the Energy Transition: The purchase guarantee is a key incentive for the expansion of renewable energies. It helps to advance the energy transition and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
- Market Integration: The purchase guarantee ensures the smooth integration of decentralized solar energy into the existing power grid.
Legal Basis
The purchase guarantee is enshrined in the Renewable Energy Act (EEG). The EEG details the conditions for the purchase and remuneration of electricity from renewable sources, including the feed-in tariff for photovoltaic systems.
Specific Features
- Feed-in Tariff: The level of remuneration is regularly adjusted and depends on various factors such as the capacity of the system and the time of commissioning.
- System Capacity: The purchase guarantee typically applies to systems up to a certain capacity limit.
- Duration: The duration of the purchase guarantee is legally defined and may vary depending on the time of commissioning.
Conclusion
The purchase guarantee is a key component of the support for photovoltaic systems in Germany. It offers investors a high degree of planning security and contributes to the energy transition. Through continuous adjustments to the EEG, the purchase guarantee is adapted to the changing conditions of the electricity market.
Additional Keywords: Renewable Energies, EEG, Feed-in Tariff, Photovoltaics, Grid Operator, Energy Transition, Subsidies
