The average price per kilowatt-hour in the tender was €0.0466 ($0.0532), with final prices ranging from €0.0399/kWh to €0.0488/kWh. These prices reflect competitive bidding and a stable market for solar energy in Germany. Regionally, Bavaria secured the largest share at 607 MW, followed by Brandenburg with 367 MW and Lower Saxony with 315 MW, highlighting the diverse geographic spread of solar projects across the country.
In comparison, the previous tender of this type saw the Bundesnetzagentur allocate 2,150 MW of PV capacity across 242 bids, with an average price of €0.0476/kWh and final prices between €0.0388/kWh and €0.0495/kWh. Earlier in September 2024, another auction awarded 2.15 GW of PV capacity at an average price of €0.0505/kWh, with prices ranging from €0.0450/kWh to €0.0524/kWh. Additionally, a May 2024 tender allocated 2.23 GW of PV capacity at an average price of €0.0511/kWh, with final prices between €0.0362/kWh and €0.0549/kWh. These results show a consistent trend of robust participation and competitive pricing in Germany’s solar sector.
The latest tender underscores Germany’s ongoing commitment to expanding renewable energy infrastructure. The oversubscription of the auction reflects growing investor confidence and the increasing role of solar power in the nation’s energy mix. The Bundesnetzagentur’s efforts to allocate capacity efficiently support Germany’s broader goals of sustainable energy development and carbon reduction.
The regional distribution of awarded capacity demonstrates the widespread adoption of solar projects across Germany, with Bavaria, Brandenburg, and Lower Saxony emerging as key hubs. The competitive pricing in the tender further indicates a maturing solar market, fostering cost-effective renewable energy solutions. As Germany continues to prioritize clean energy, such tenders play a vital role in driving the transition to a sustainable energy future.
