Fewer New Solar Installations - Homeowners' Investment Readiness Remains High - German Homeowners Want Solar Panels—But Installations Are Plummeting
Fewer New Solar Installations - Homeowners' Interest in Solar Energy Remains High
Fewer New Solar Installations - Homeowners' Interest in Solar Energy Remains High
Fewer New Solar Installations - Homeowners' Interest in Solar Energy Remains High
2025-12-07T09:05:08+00:00
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More property owners in Germany are considering rooftop solar, despite a sharp drop in new installations this year. A recent survey shows growing interest, with 51 percent now open to the idea of solar energy—up from 46 percent in 2024. Yet, the number of systems actually installed has fallen by 28 percent compared to last year.
The latest figures reveal a shift in attitudes towards solar energy. In 2025, 17 percent of property owners plan to install a photovoltaic or solar thermal system within the next 12 months, compared to just 13 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, those outright rejecting the idea has decreased from 22 percent to 17 percent.
Industry experts point to economic pressures and uncertainty over government policy as key reasons for the decline in installations. Since Friedrich Merz became Federal Chancellor on 6 May 2025, solar manufacturers have expressed concerns about potential setbacks in energy policy. These worries appear to have slowed the pace of new projects, even as public interest in solar energy grows.
The gap between interest and action in rooftop solar remains wide. While more homeowners see solar as a viable option, economic and political factors continue to limit installations. The coming months will show whether policy changes or financial incentives can turn rising interest in solar energy into real growth.
