Balcony Photovoltaic System leads the new trend of home energy conservation

Balcony Photovoltaic Systems (‘Balcony PV System’), also known as microgeneration systems, enable family to no longer be limited to large rooftop installations, but to integrate solar modules into balconies or building facades to enjoy clean energy at a lower cost.

Balcony PV System is usually composed of one to three solar panels, and the output power is usually 300W~600W.

The power generation of Balcony PV System is limited. Although it could not make the family completely rid of the grid, but it can effectively reduce the household electricity bill. For example, a 300W solar system costs around 400 euros (as of August 2023 data), which can save about 50 to 100 euros per year in electricity bills.

When purchasing a Balcony PV System in Germany, a 19% VAT was required to be paid. Now, Germany has introduced a new policy: from January 1st, 2023, photovoltaic systems with a power of less than 30 kWp will be exempt from sales tax (i.e. VAT will be reduced from 19% to 0%). The new policy also applies to Balcony PV System. This new policy would help German families to enjoy clean energy easily.