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Viadrina relies on solar energy: New photovoltaic system in operation!
On June 13, 2025, Viadrina put a new photovoltaic system into operation. Brandenburg promotes renewable energies sustainably.
Viadrina relies on solar energy: New photovoltaic system in operation!
On June 13, 2025, a new photovoltaic system was put into operation on the roof of the Audimax building of the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder). This installation represents a significant advance in the university's use of renewable energy and covers approximately a quarter of the building's electricity consumption. The excess electricity that is produced beyond self-consumption is fed into the general power grid. The company Gexx aeroSol GmbH from Wildau was responsible for the installation of the system, which was completed at the end of 2024.
The financing of the photovoltaic system was supported by funding from the state of Brandenburg, which amounted to around 170,000 euros. These funds were made available in the context of the energy shortage, which has worsened as a result of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. In addition to the employees of the construction company, representatives of the Netzgesellschaft and Viadrina were also present at the ceremonial commissioning of the system. With an output of 99 kilowatt peak, the system can generate around 90,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually, according to the simulation.
Funding for photovoltaic systems in Brandenburg
Brandenburg has set itself the goal of creatively promoting the switch to renewable energies, especially solar energy, in order to support climate protection and make the electricity supply independent. Various funding options are available for this purpose. These include the climate protection funding program in Potsdam, statutory feed-in tariffs for unused solar power and cheap loans from the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW).
- In Potsdam werden Installationen von Photovoltaikanlagen auf Dächern und Fassaden mit bis zu 200 Euro pro kWp gefördert.
- Kleinmachnow bietet Zuschüsse zwischen 110 und 550 Euro je Kilowattpeak (kWp).
- Das KfW-Förderprogramm 270 unterstützt zinsgünstige Kredite für den Bau von Photovoltaikanlagen.
- Ein weiterer Zuschuss, KfW 442, fördert die Installation von Photovoltaikanlagen mit Stromspeicher und Ladestation für Elektrofahrzeuge.
The feed-in tariff, which is guaranteed for solar power fed into the grid, offers a fixed compensation over 20 years. The following feed-in tariff rates apply for the period from February to July 2024:
| Details | Partial feed-in (cents/kWh) | Full feed-in (cents/kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 kWp | 8.11 | 12.87 |
| 10 to 40 kWp | 7.03 | 10.79 |
The application process for funding begins on April 1, 2024 and should be designed to be user-friendly and quick. Various documents are required for the application, including proof of site suitability, proof of ownership or owner's consent, as well as technical specifications and proof of financing.
Looking to the future, Brandenburg plans to increase solar power capacity to 18,000 gigawatts by 2030 and to 33,000 gigawatts by 2040. These ambitious goals underscore the state's determination to further expand the use of solar energy.
The new photovoltaic system on the Viadrina is not the first of its kind. The first installation was carried out on the Facewall building in 2012, but it is not for internal consumption. Current developments indicate an increasing integration of renewable energies into everyday life at the university, which brings both ecological and economic benefits.
For more information about the new photovoltaic system and its importance for Viadrina, visit European University Viadrina. For specific details about funding in Brandenburg it is worth visiting Regional photovoltaics.