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Fintech: Financing solar technology with investment loans from alternative lenders

Fintech: Financing solar technology with investment loans from alternative lenders

The expansion of solar technology is one of the most important issues of our time. However, Germany’s companies are still investing too little in climate-friendly projects – their ambitions must be more than doubled in the future. However, financing such projects often turns out to be a challenge. Fintech loans offer a pragmatic interim solution here. This article will provide some insights into how companies that want to invest in solar technology can benefit from fintech loans.

Stumbling blocks in project development – avoiding early mistakes

Stumbling blocks in project development – avoiding early mistakes

The binding 1.5-degree climate protection target of the Paris Climate Agreement and the recent look at Germany’s lack of energy independence have sharpened the senses in politics and society for the expansion of renewable energies. German lawmakers reacted to this by adopting the so called “easter package”, which was of course only passed in mid-summer.

Wholesalers at the breaking point – The need for forward planning

Wholesalers at the breaking point – The need for forward planning

We in the solar industry are accustomed to our fair share of craziness. For us, predictable business isn’t the rule but the exception. It’s normal for us to come up against all kinds of unknown variables and make our peace with them.

Feasibility study for PV rooftop systems

Feasibility study for PV rooftop systems

Sustainable commitment to a better CO2 footprint as well as a new legal situation are causing a rising interest in photovoltaic roof systems among companies. But how can a company get an initial, tangible overview of the possibilities of such a project? A feasibility study, which is explained below by means of a real-life example, provides the necessary transparency.

Redispatch 2.0 – The end of the interim transition phase

Redispatch 2.0 – The end of the interim transition phase

What does this mean for plant operators?

In the course of the second edition of the Network Expansion Acceleration Act (NABEG 2.0), network bottlenecks are managed by means of the newly imposed regime of Redispatch 2.0, since October 1, 2021. For its timely implementation, a so called “interim transition phase” has been implemented for the proper conversions through Redispatch 2.0, which ends on May 31, 2022. What exactly will change for electricity producers and what role does the transitional solution play for plant operators?

Sales contracts for photovoltaic projects

Sales contracts for photovoltaic projects

How should a photovoltaic purchase contract cover risks as effectively as possible while remaining balanced? Learn about contract procedure, and which points need to be clarified before signing.