Technical Journal, Vol. 19 No. 4, 2025.
Review article
https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20240523102857
The German Case of Clean Energy Transition: How Grid Customers Perceive Regulatory Requirements, esp. Photovoltaic ‘Obligation to Install’
Max Regenfelder
orcid.org/0000-0002-9354-9750
; Netze BW GmbH, Schelmenwasenstraße 15, 70567 Stuttgart, Germany
*
André P. Slowak
; University of Roehampton, Business School, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ, United Kingdom
Angela Werner
; Schelmenwasenstraße 15, 70567 Stuttgart, Germany
Marlene Weiblen
; Netze BW GmbH, Schelmenwasenstraße 15, 70567 Stuttgart, Germany
Josha Goldmann
; Netze BW GmbH, Schelmenwasenstraße 15, 70567 Stuttgart, Germany
Serpil Senger
; Netze BW GmbH, Schelmenwasenstraße 15, 70567 Stuttgart, Germany
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Whilst Germany’s transition towards renewable energy sources is gaining momentum, such as, new photovoltaic installations numbers have multiplied over past three years, new policies’ implementation is yet to be fully rolled out to all grid customer segments. First, this paper systematically lays out current developments in the areas of decentral renewable energies generation, electrification of heating & mobility, and supply grid operators. We carefully reflect on the institutional factors driving and shaping current developments. Second, the study focusses on grid customers’ perception of new legislation that imposes the installation of photovoltaic systems onto roofs. We find that despite a majority supports the ‘obligation to install’, other pull factors may still be more important in shaping the decision-making process towards purchasing a photovoltaic system.
Keywords
distribution system operator; DSO; electricity grid; energy transition; photovoltaic obligation; renewables
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335281
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Publication date:
15.12.2025.
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