following paperwork Process, Oberbayer expresses dissatisfaction: My Photovoltaic system has limited profitability!

In the city of Munich, Heinrich Streffer, a resident from Anzing, installed a second photovoltaic system on his house's north side on January 1, 2023, with the expectation of selling excess electricity to Bayernwerk under the EEG 2023 agreement. However, his hopes were dashed when he received an invoice offering only 8.2 cents per kilowatt hour for the years 2023 and 2024, significantly lower than the expected 13 cents.

Streffer, who had submitted an application to Bayernwerk for a PV system with full feed-in, was given confirmation for a "clear commitment to full feed-in" by the energy supplier. Despite this, the problem lay in the fact that Streffer was unaware of another form being needed for the increased subsidy.

Upon realising the error, Streffer promptly submitted the missing form on August 8. However, Bayernwerk has not responded to his arguments, repeatedly emphasizing the correctness of its invoices. Streffer has since written more than ten emails, letters, and even sent two registered letters to the energy supplier, but to no avail.

The low remuneration and the loss of tax advantages have made the system hardly amortize, causing concern for Streffer. The Consumer Center advises households to use as much of the electricity they produce as possible to make the systems more profitable.

Battery storage systems and running appliances like electric cars, dishwashers, and tumble dryers with a photovoltaic system can save money and significantly reduce CO2 footprint. Even balcony power plants can contribute to this reduction. The increased remuneration will be paid out starting January 1, 2025, according to Bayernwerk.

Gabriele Winter, who authored the comments, emphasizes the importance of full feed-in tariffs for solar energy, stating that anyone who installs a photovoltaic system on their roof wants to sell excess electricity, especially if it's for feeding into the grid. The authority responsible for processing applications for the increased tariff for full energy feed-in from photovoltaic systems in Germany is the Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency). This agency manages solar project tenders and grants such tariffs or subsidies.

Despite the current setback, Streffer remains hopeful, awaiting a response from Bayernwerk and looking forward to the increased remuneration starting in 2025. His story serves as a reminder for homeowners considering solar installations to carefully navigate the application process to ensure they receive the full benefits they are entitled to.