EEG feed-in tariff 2026
EEG Calculator: Current Feed-in Tariff for Photovoltaics
Calculate the EEG feed-in tariff for your PV system — by commissioning period, for full and surplus feed-in, building and ground-mounted. Based on the official tariff overview from BSW Solar.
In brief
How high is the EEG feed-in tariff currently?
The EEG feed-in tariff depends on the commissioning date, the system size, the feed-in type (full or surplus feed-in) and the system type (building or ground-mounted). The rate in force at commissioning applies — and is then guaranteed for 20 years plus the year of commissioning.
Rates fall by 1 % every six months (on 1 February and 1 August). Systems up to 100 kWp can receive the fixed feed-in tariff; from 100 kWp direct marketing is mandatory and the applicable value (market premium) applies. The fixed tariff is 0.4 ct/kWh below the applicable value (§ 53 EEG).
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Choose commissioning period, system type, feed-in type and size — the calculator determines the capacity-weighted blended rate.
Your EEG feed-in tariff
Fixed feed-in tariff
without direct marketing, ≤ 100 kWp
Applicable value · with direct marketing (market premium)
With surplus feed-in, only the electricity fed into the grid is paid — the annual amount depends on your self-consumption.
Larger systems are paid pro-rata by capacity band (§ 23c EEG) — the figure shown is the blended value across all bands.
Tariff rates
Building PV systems — commissioning 01.02.2026 – 31.07.2026
| Capacity | Applic. value surplus | Fixed rate surplus | Applic. value full | Fixed rate full |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 10 kWp | 8.18 | 7.78 | 12.74 | 12.34 |
| 10 – 40 kWp | 7.13 | 6.73 | 10.75 | 10.35 |
| 40 – 100 kWp | 5.90 | 5.50 | 10.75 | 10.35 |
| 100 – 400 kWp | 5.90 | – | 8.94 | – |
| 400 – 1,000 kWp | 5.90 | – | 7.70 | – |
ct/kWh. Data as of: 07/2025. Source: BSW Solar — Übersicht Vergütungen für PV-Anlagen nach EEG 2023. All information without guarantee; it does not replace individual advice. The applicable statutory provisions (EEG 2023) are decisive.
Background
Full or surplus feed-in — what pays off?
Full vs. surplus feed-in
With full feed-in, all generated electricity is fed into the grid and paid at a higher rate. With surplus feed-in, you consume part yourself (self-consumption) and feed in only the rest — the tariff is lower, but you save on expensive grid power. Which pays off depends on your consumption profile.
Fixed tariff or direct marketing
Up to 100 kWp you can choose the fixed feed-in tariff — with no extra effort. From 100 kWp direct marketing is mandatory: the power is sold on the exchange via a direct marketer, secured by the sliding market premium based on the applicable value.
20 years of guaranteed rates
The tariff in force at commissioning is guaranteed for 20 years plus the year of commissioning — regardless of later legislative changes. Commissioning earlier secures the higher rate before the next degression step.
Note: payment during negative exchange prices
Since 25 February 2025, § 51 EEG applies: new PV systems above 2 kWp only receive the EEG payment while the exchange electricity price is at 0 cents or above. Periods of negative prices are appended to the end of the 20-year support period. This effect is not reflected in the calculator.
From 100 kWp
Is your system larger than 100 kWp?
From 100 kWp, direct marketing is mandatory. Our direct marketing calculator shows what this means for revenue and costs.
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EEG feed-in tariff — frequently asked questions
How high is the EEG feed-in tariff in 2026?
For building PV systems commissioned between 1 February and 31 July 2026, the fixed surplus feed-in tariff is 7.78 ct/kWh (up to 10 kWp), 6.73 ct/kWh (10–40 kWp) and 5.50 ct/kWh (40–100 kWp). For full feed-in it is 12.34 ct/kWh (up to 10 kWp) and 10.35 ct/kWh (10–100 kWp). Ground-mounted systems receive 6.26 ct/kWh.
What is the difference between the fixed tariff and the applicable value?
The applicable value is the basis of the support. For systems up to 100 kWp without direct marketing, the fixed tariff applies, which is 0.4 ct/kWh lower (§ 53 EEG). From 100 kWp, direct marketing is mandatory and the applicable value is paid via the sliding market premium.
How long is the EEG tariff paid?
The feed-in tariff is paid for 20 years plus the year of commissioning. The rate in force at commissioning stays constant over the entire period, regardless of later degressions or legislative changes.
Will the feed-in tariff keep falling?
Yes. Rates fall by 1 % every six months, on 1 February and 1 August (§ 49 EEG). Commissioning before a cut-off secures the higher rate for the entire term.
Do I get paid during negative electricity prices?
Since 25 February 2025, new systems above 2 kWp receive no EEG payment for electricity fed in during negative exchange prices. These periods are appended to the end of the support period (§ 51, § 51a EEG).
From what size is direct marketing mandatory?
From 100 kWp of installed capacity, direct marketing is mandatory. Instead of the fixed feed-in tariff, the applicable value applies via the sliding market premium. Details and a revenue calculation are in our direct marketing calculator.
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