SAB Sachsenkredit Energy and Storage – Balcony Power Plants
Funding for plug-and-play small photovoltaic systems (balcony power plants) in Saxony. One-time fixed grant of 300 EUR per housing unit. Applications only accepted digitally after installation. Currently, only tenants can apply, as the quota for property owners has been exhausted.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The Free State of Saxony supports private individuals in the acquisition and installation of grid-connected plug-and-play small photovoltaic systems (balcony power plants) to promote the entry into the use of renewable energies and to increase energy efficiency in the residential sector.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition of the plug-and-play small photovoltaic system
- Mounting kit for fastening or installation and installation of a socket
- Installation and operational commissioning
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition before 22.06.2023
- Used equipment, in-house constructions or prototypes
- Compensation under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) for fed-in electricity
- Additional funding from other public bodies
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Residence in the Free State of Saxony
- Binding order or purchase of the plug-in PV system from 22.06.2023 (from 16.05.2024 for systems with a power limit of 600–800 W)
- Minimum power output of the PV modules of 300 Wp
- Output power of the inverter must not exceed 800 W
- Consent of the landlord for tenants
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Documents required for application
- Paid invoice copy
- Photo of the operational system
- Registration number from the market master data register
- Consent declaration from the landlord
Evaluation criteria
- Order of receipt (first-come, first-served principle)
Description
SAB Sachsenkredit Energy and Storage – Balcony Power Plants enables private individuals in the Free State of Saxony to easily begin using renewable energy. Funding is provided for the purchase and installation of grid-connected, plug-and-play photovoltaic small systems (also called balcony power plants) with a fixed grant of 300 EUR per residential unit. The goal is to increase energy efficiency in the residential sector and promote climate protection. The program stimulates personal commitment and raises awareness for the conscious use of self-generated electricity. Currently, applications can only be submitted by tenants, as the quota for property owners has been exhausted. Funds are continuously available on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is depleted.
To qualify for funding, applicants must prove a primary residence in Saxony and have definitively ordered the plug-in PV system from June 22, 2023, or acquired systems with a power limit of 600–800 W from May 16, 2024. The PV modules must have a minimum output of 300 Wp, and the inverter must not exceed 800 W. Technical guidelines (e.g., DGS 0001) as well as registration in the Market Master Data Register of the Federal Network Agency are mandatory. Remuneration under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) for fed-in electricity is excluded, as is the simultaneous use of other public funding. Tenants also require a consent declaration from their landlord. After successful installation and commissioning, the application is submitted digitally – including a copy of the paid invoice, a photo of the operational system, the Market Master Data Register number, and the landlord’s declaration. The approved grant must be used for the intended purpose for three years.