Balcony solar systems in Hanau

Balcony solar systems in Hanau: funding and application

Overview

Balcony solar systems are small photovoltaic systems that plug into a socket. They are also called plug-in solar devices or mini PV systems. In Hanau, there is no municipal funding, but a grant from Stadtwerke Hanau GmbH.

Funding in Hanau

Active electricity customers of Stadtwerke Hanau are eligible to apply. Stadtwerke offers the balcony solar system directly, including installation service, in two packages with one or two solar modules.

Contact and advice: Kundenzentrum Forum Hanau, Am Freiheitsplatz, 63450 Hanau.

Programme page: stadtwerke-hanau.de, funding programmes

Local providers

State and federal funding

Hesse has no dedicated state programme for balcony solar systems that applies across all municipalities. Since January 2023, the zero VAT rate has applied nationwide to private photovoltaic systems. The technical rules and registration requirement in the Marktstammdatenregister apply uniformly nationwide. Details are set out in the basic document Balcony solar systems in Germany.

Tenants' rights

Under § 554 BGB, tenants are entitled to install a plug-in solar device. Landlords may not impose a blanket ban on installation. They may impose reasonable conditions, for example on the type of mounting.

Registration with the grid operator

The grid operator in Hanau is Hanau Netz GmbH. Since Solarpaket I, separate registration with the grid operator is no longer required. The grid operator receives the information automatically through the Marktstammdatenregister.

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