{"id":7596,"date":"2020-11-09T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/?p=7596"},"modified":"2022-11-30T15:31:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T14:31:19","slug":"enormous-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/en\/guide\/enormous-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"Enormous Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<header class=\"swe-post-header swe-post-header-image-offset-right\"><div class=\"info\"><h1 itemprop=\"headline\">Enormous Potential<\/h1><div class=\"subtitle\">Cutting your company\u2019s electricity costs with photovoltaics<\/div><div class=\"blog-tags\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/en\/tag\/guide\/\" rel=\"tag\" class=\"tag\">#Guide<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/en\/tag\/solar-energy\/\" rel=\"tag\" class=\"tag\">#Solar energy<\/a><\/div><div class=\"boxes\"><div class=\"wpulike sonnenallee-display wp_ulike_general_class\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"count-box\"><span class=\"count-box\">6<\/span><\/div><div class=\"symbol\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"time\">3 Min.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"preview\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sektorenkopplung-2_Header.jpg\"\/><div class=\"boxes callout\"><button class=\"share\">Share<\/button>    <div class=\"wpulike  sonnenallee-interactive\"><div class=\"wp_ulike_general_class wp_ulike_is_not_liked\"><button type=\"button\"\n                    data-ulike-id=\"7596\"\n                    data-ulike-nonce=\"93c2544e71\"\n                    data-ulike-type=\"post\"\n                    data-ulike-template=\"sonnenallee-interactive\"\n                    data-ulike-display-likers=\"0\"\n                    data-ulike-likers-style=\"popover\"\n                    class=\"wp_ulike_btn wp_ulike_put_text wp_post_btn_7596\"><span>Like<\/span>            <\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"av-share-box hidden callout\"><div class=\"share-content\"><span class=\"close\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/enfold-child_sonnenallee\/images\/icons\/kreuz-dunkel.svg\"\/><\/span><h1>Share article<\/h1><h2>How do you want to share the article?<\/h2><ul class=\"av-share-box-list noLightbox\"><li class=\"av-share-link av-social-link-mail\"><a aria-label=\"mail\" href=\"mailto:?body=https%3A%2F%2Fsonnenallee.sma.de%2Fen%2Fguide%2Fenormous-potential%2F&amp;subject=Enormous%20Potential\" title target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/themes\/enfold-child_sonnenallee\/images\/mail.png\"\/><span class=\"avia_hidden_link_text\">mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"av-share-link av-social-link-facebook\"><a aria-label=\"Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsonnenallee.sma.de%2Fen%2Fguide%2Fenormous-potential%2F&amp;t=Enormous%20Potential\" title target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/themes\/enfold-child_sonnenallee\/images\/facebook.png\"\/><span class=\"avia_hidden_link_text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n<div class=\"swe-post-container\">\n<div class=\"swe-author author\"><p><strong>Text:<\/strong> Anne Pohl, 09.11.2020<\/p><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-04a1b10d35550a643b98b6cb1ed0bc82'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>PV systems can be installed on many commercial and industrial buildings, both new and old. They will reduce your company\u2019s carbon footprint and help to cut your electricity costs significantly. This is why, with new buildings especially, you should factor in a PV system right from the design phase. We\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-las0z153-21e2d36691f6450b898c1eb95769f471\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-las0z153-21e2d36691f6450b898c1eb95769f471{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-las0z153-21e2d36691f6450b898c1eb95769f471 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-hm5a1-8-0362259ef668a067a860a485a4c76b8c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-8-0362259ef668a067a860a485a4c76b8c .avia_textblock{\n-webkit-column-count:2;\n-moz-column-count:2;\ncolumn-count:2;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 989px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-8-0362259ef668a067a860a485a4c76b8c .avia_textblock{\ncolumn-count:1;\n}\n.av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-8-0362259ef668a067a860a485a4c76b8c .avia_textblock.av_multi_colums > p:first-child{\nmargin-top:0.85em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-8-0362259ef668a067a860a485a4c76b8c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_multi_colums'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Structural analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Companies with production and warehouse facilities have plenty of roof space to accommodate a PV system (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Generate solar power and use it effectively \u00bb Business | SMA Solar<\/a>). In the case of existing buildings with pitched roofs, you should first check the structural analysis, especially in areas exposed to a high winds or heavy snowfall. As the owner, this is your responsibility, but any reputable solar technology specialist will be happy to do this for you (and include it in the services provided). The additional load on the roof caused by the PV system depends on the type and pitch of the roof, but the roof should be capable of supporting at least an extra 25 kg\/m\u00b2. Many states and local authorities in Germany have now created solar land registers (such as this one from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energieland.hessen.de\/solar-kataster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">state of Hesse<\/a>) that can provide some initial guidance regarding whether the roof of an existing building is suitable for a PV system.<\/p>\n<p>Bavarian furniture-maker himolla installed more than 2,800 photovoltaic modules with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/en\/products\/solarinverters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunny Tripower inverters<\/a> from SMA on the roof of its warehouse in 2016. The system produces the most electricity during the day when production is running at full speed. Most of it is used on site.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-hghz6k-c48729327d65416b185570c4759e0dd9\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-hghz6k-c48729327d65416b185570c4759e0dd9{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-hghz6k-c48729327d65416b185570c4759e0dd9 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_swe_special_images '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr \"><div class=\"swe-special-images swe-special-images-1\"><div class=\"image-container image-container-image-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SMA_Sektorenkopplung2_Statik-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-label=\"\" \/><small class=\"copyright avia-copyright\">Furniture maker himolla <\/small><\/div><div class=\"image-container image-container-image-2\"><div class=\"image-container-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SMA_Web_1_rechts.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-label=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fyzyrg-ff08258f155ff6cccd81e124ea8c8c29\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-fyzyrg-ff08258f155ff6cccd81e124ea8c8c29{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-fyzyrg-ff08258f155ff6cccd81e124ea8c8c29 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_swe_special_images  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-hm5a1-7-e6ba2ea0a4958e5d4fdc286be2304e47\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-7-e6ba2ea0a4958e5d4fdc286be2304e47 .avia_textblock{\n-webkit-column-count:2;\n-moz-column-count:2;\ncolumn-count:2;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 989px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-7-e6ba2ea0a4958e5d4fdc286be2304e47 .avia_textblock{\ncolumn-count:1;\n}\n.av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-7-e6ba2ea0a4958e5d4fdc286be2304e47 .avia_textblock.av_multi_colums > p:first-child{\nmargin-top:0.85em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-7-e6ba2ea0a4958e5d4fdc286be2304e47'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_multi_colums'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Orientation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest yields will come from a PV system that faces south. A southeasterly or southwesterly orientation is almost as good, producing yields only five to ten percent lower. Roofs facing east and west are also still perfectly usable; yields may be lower, but the sun will shine on the roof for more of the day. The more unfavorable the roof orientation, the flatter the angle at which the modules should be positioned. Even north-facing roofs are not out of the question for PV systems, although annual yields will be up to 40 percent lower than in the case of a south-facing roof. Go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma-sunny.com\/warum-sich-eine-nordanlage-lohnt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to find out why north-facing systems can still pay off. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/produkte\/apps-software\/sunny-design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunny Design<\/a> from SMA will come in handy during planning. This is free software that you can use to configure and optimize your PV system, including a shading analysis.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Roof<\/strong> <strong>pitch<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The optimal roof pitch for a south-facing PV system in Germany is roughly 30 degrees. Because the angle of incidence of light from the sun is not the same everywhere, the roof pitch can be a little steeper further north, where it is best at more like 35 degrees. The further the roof is from the optimal southward orientation, the more important its pitch becomes. A flatter angle is advisable at this point, because if the roof is too steep, the modules can sometimes end up casting shade on each other. The roof pitch is a factor in the self-cleaning characteristics of the systems as well. To ensure that snow and rain can run off easily, the angle should not be any less than 10 percent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dvh4oc-11ceebc07fb16c77de41c830ae82b819\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-dvh4oc-11ceebc07fb16c77de41c830ae82b819{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-dvh4oc-11ceebc07fb16c77de41c830ae82b819 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_swe_special_images '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr \"><div class=\"swe-special-images swe-special-images-2\"><div class=\"image-container image-container-image-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SMA_Web_links.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-label=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"image-container image-container-image-2\"><div class=\"image-container-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SMA_Web_rechts.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-label=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cyukq4-20d38104f6e5e5020a4bd9067a003871\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-cyukq4-20d38104f6e5e5020a4bd9067a003871{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-cyukq4-20d38104f6e5e5020a4bd9067a003871 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_swe_special_images  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-hm5a1-6-0e90cbe8805ce3d469b79f04a74ccc2c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-6-0e90cbe8805ce3d469b79f04a74ccc2c .avia_textblock{\n-webkit-column-count:2;\n-moz-column-count:2;\ncolumn-count:2;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 989px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-6-0e90cbe8805ce3d469b79f04a74ccc2c .avia_textblock{\ncolumn-count:1;\n}\n.av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-6-0e90cbe8805ce3d469b79f04a74ccc2c .avia_textblock.av_multi_colums > p:first-child{\nmargin-top:0.85em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-6-0e90cbe8805ce3d469b79f04a74ccc2c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_multi_colums'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Grid compatibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before planning begins on a PV system, a check should be performed to ascertain whether it is compatible with the grid. This is essential if the electric current generated is to be fed into the utility grid. The application needs to be submitted to the local grid operator, which will then determine whether the local utility grid can accommodate the solar power generated or whether it would be overloaded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-aqxrws-10f91b65de932ec8dae35d14fa4e8e73\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aqxrws-10f91b65de932ec8dae35d14fa4e8e73{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-aqxrws-10f91b65de932ec8dae35d14fa4e8e73 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-hm5a1-4-76c3e4ab9b2ec50e2579660a8e31794b\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-4-76c3e4ab9b2ec50e2579660a8e31794b .avia_textblock{\n-webkit-column-count:2;\n-moz-column-count:2;\ncolumn-count:2;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 989px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-4-76c3e4ab9b2ec50e2579660a8e31794b .avia_textblock{\ncolumn-count:1;\n}\n.av_textblock_section.av-hm5a1-4-76c3e4ab9b2ec50e2579660a8e31794b .avia_textblock.av_multi_colums > p:first-child{\nmargin-top:0.85em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-4-76c3e4ab9b2ec50e2579660a8e31794b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_multi_colums'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Photovoltaics in parking lots<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Company parking lots are ideal candidates to be covered over with PV systems. This provides an additional use for the paved area and helps to improve the company\u2019s carbon footprint. In addition, electric vehicles can be charged on the solar power generated right there in the parking lot \u2013 for example, using the new SMA EV Charger Business, SMA\u2019s fully integrated charging system for electric vehicles. With this system, charging infrastructure for individual charging points or charging stations with multiple charging points can be implemented quickly and easily. Other charging systems are available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexon-charging.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elexon<\/a>, a joint venture between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMA Solar Technology AG<\/a> (SMA), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aixcontrol.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AixControl GmbH<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aixcharge.com\/de\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aixACCT charging solutions GmbH<\/a>. Plus, with software-based energy management from SMA subsidiary <a href=\"https:\/\/coneva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coneva<\/a>, you can save money and improve the energy efficiency of your charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>In its new factsheet entitled <a href=\"https:\/\/solarcluster-bw.de\/fileadmin\/Dokumente\/Aktuelles\/Nachrichten\/2022\/2022_01_Solar_Cluster_BW_PV-Netzwerk_Faktenpapier_Photovoltaik-Parkplaetze.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photovoltaics in Parking Lots<\/a>, Solar Cluster Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg defines for the first time a range of key terms relating to power generation in parking lots and provides further information on the various options for implementing photovoltaics in parking lots as well as the technical principles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9aaubg-a9dda454c97468f7d481ae4afabd30a9\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-9aaubg-a9dda454c97468f7d481ae4afabd30a9{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-9aaubg-a9dda454c97468f7d481ae4afabd30a9 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_swe_special_images '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr \"><div class=\"swe-special-images swe-special-images-3\"><div class=\"image-container image-container-image-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SMA_Web_2_rechts.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-label=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"image-container image-container-image-2\"><div class=\"image-container-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SMA_Web_2_links.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-label=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7jkm0s-bedec781451cd2f56840f41c35ea94fa\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-7jkm0s-bedec781451cd2f56840f41c35ea94fa{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-7jkm0s-bedec781451cd2f56840f41c35ea94fa hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_swe_special_images  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-3-4efaa2a539ba6ac9797e0ec7eb77d855'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Ground-based<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In some places, especially in business parks and industrial areas, ground-based PV systems offer an alternative to roof-mounted installations. Wasteland that has previously been used for commercial, industrial or military purposes is considered suitable for development in accordance with Germany\u2019s Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). The change of use resulting from the installation of a PV system means that the system may be eligible for a feed-in tariff. It is important to note, however, that the area must be expressly designated for power generation by the local authority.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6g3sbw-58af1f096564bb376702d16286c6dfdb\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-6g3sbw-58af1f096564bb376702d16286c6dfdb{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6g3sbw-58af1f096564bb376702d16286c6dfdb hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-2-76ea9cdf0566150cfebda2b748708c7f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Integrated photovoltaics: the future<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At the end of 2021, PV systems producing a total of around 59 GWp were installed across Germany. Roughly 75% of these were roof-mounted, while the rest were ground-based PV systems. To scale power in the course of the energy transition and to avoid disputes over ground-based PV systems, PV technology will have to be integrated in building envelopes as well as in vehicles, roadways, farmland and bodies of water. Building integration alone could provide enough space for 1,000 GWp! 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