Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has awarded contracts to 121 rooftop solar projects with a combined capacity of 281 MW and 692 biomass projects totalling 815 MW. In the rooftop solar auction, the agency aimed to allocate 283 MW for installations on buildings and noise barriers. 140 bids were submitted, representing 310 MW. The awarded prices ranged from €8.28c/kWh to €10.4c/kWh, with a volume-weighted average winning bid of €9.66c/kWh.
The biomass tender attracted 807 bids for 940 MW, exceeding the targeted 813 MW. Of the awarded projects (692 projects totalling 814 MW): 33 projects (63 MW) were for new plants, while 659 projects (752 MW) covered existing facilities. The awarded prices ranged from €11c/kWh to €19.48c/kWh, with an average volume-weighted price of €18.11c/kWh.
Looking ahead, the next biomass tender will take place on April 1, 2026, and the next rooftop solar auction will be held on February 1, 2026, the agency said.
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