Start the energy transition with photovoltaics

The Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) dominates the headlines in Germany like no other law, but fortunately in a positive way. The amendments for 2023 were passed last year in July and even came into force retroactively in some cases in order to facilitate the rapid expansion of renewable energies. The changes, which were introduced in response to the extreme rise in the cost of fossil fuels, were also known as the Easter package.

In fact, the amendment to the EEG contains significant improvements and benefits for consumers and considerably reduces energy bills. A whole bundle of measures is intended to massively accelerate the expansion of renewable energies. For example, the EEG surcharge has been completely abolished from 2023, even retroactively from July 2022. This has removed further obstacles to the installation of a PV system and paved the way for the widespread use of solar energy.

Lower costs and higher feed-in tariffs

The new regulations now make the installation of a photovoltaic system even more attractive. Thanks to the secure legal situation, consumers benefit from 100 per cent planning security and can calculate their investment in a future-proof manner. The German government has provided clear impetus for the energy supply of tomorrow. This has set the clear course for the future that the Bundestag has been waiting for for a long time and the investment and amortisation can also be reliably calculated in the long term.

Anyone planning a new photovoltaic system can use the new tables to calculate the current feed-in tariffs relatively quickly. For example, the German Solar Industry Association (Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V.) provides an overview of remuneration for PV systems according to EEG 2023 in the grid. This now results in a remuneration rate of up to 13.0 ct / kWh for full feed-in. In addition, with the Flexi model, homeowners can model allows homeowners to decide each year whether to opt for full or partial feed-in. This allows you to react flexibly if your own requirements change due to the purchase of an electric vehicle.

The goal: a sustainable life

The last few years have significantly increased environmental awareness among the population. Since the Ukraine crisis at the latest, the radical rise in electricity prices has put additional economic pressure on industry and consumers. The goals of the 2030 Agenda are ambitious and can only be achieved with an enormous effort from everyone. From the largest companies to every single person, everyone is called upon to play their part. The construction sector in particular, as one of the largest energy consumers, is called upon to do its part. Installing as many renewable energy systems as possible is the only way to find a solution.

But a rethink is also needed in all other areas of life. In the food sector, the still very high proportion of industrially produced food is anything but environmentally friendly. Instead, preference should be given to natural foods. Vegan and raw foods in particular fulfil all the requirements of a sustainable lifestyle and are also healthy.

While convenience products, confectionery and hydrogenated fats lead to acidification of the body, which in the long term leads to illness, a natural, vegan diet ensures a balanced, alkaline environment in the body, the best prerequisite for a long life. Together with sustainable behaviour that includes all aspects of our everyday lives, the goals of Agenda 2030 can still be achieved. It is in all our hands.