Germany Hits Historic 12 Billion kWh Solar Feed-In in July 2026
Germany Records Historic 12B KWh Solar Feed-In in July 2026
Germany's solar power set a new record in July 2026, feeding 12 billion kWh into the grid for the first time in a single month, according to IWR analysis. The milestone highlights solar's growing role, with midday output exceeding 40,000 MW, equivalent to 40 nuclear plants. IWR also clarifies that EEG support costs are often lower than the feed-in tariff, as market revenues offset the difference.
The IWR said the milestone represents a structural shift in Germany's power system, with photovoltaics evolving from a supplementary energy source into one of the country's key pillars of electricity supply.