More and more countries around the world are supporting the installation of solar systems with attractive subsidies, tax benefits, and feed-in tariffs. This article provides a compact overview of the most important programs in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and the USA. This way, you can quickly see which support options are relevant for you – whether you own a home or want to invest in a PV system.
🇩🇪 Germany
Germany offers extensive support for photovoltaic systems, including:
- EEG Feed-in Tariff – guaranteed payment per fed-in kWh for 20 years.
- 0% VAT – for the purchase & installation of private PV systems.
- Income Tax Exemption – for systems up to 30 kWp (per housing unit).
- KfW Loans – low-interest loans via program 270.
More information can be found on our overview page for Germany.
🇦🇹 Austria
Austria supports PV systems through the Renewable Expansion Act (EAG) with:
- Investment Grants – €195/kWp up to 10 kWp, plus €200/kWh for storage.
- Tax Allowance – feed-in up to 12,500 kWh/year tax-free.
- Regional Incentives – e.g. Vienna, Carinthia, Vorarlberg.
Details can be found on our page for Austria.
🇨🇭 Switzerland
In Switzerland, you receive:
- One-time Payment (EIV) – up to 30% of investment costs.
- Individual Feed-in Tariffs – depending on the energy provider (Ø ~14 Rp./kWh).
- Cantonal Programs – additional grants and tax relief.
More under Solar incentives in Switzerland.
🇵🇱 Poland
Poland supports PV expansion through programs such as:
- Mój Prąd – up to 7,000 PLN subsidy (with storage).
- Thermomodernization Relief – tax deduction up to 53,000 PLN.
- Programs for Farmers – e.g. Agroenergia and Energia dla wsi.
🇪🇸 Spain
Spain mainly offers regional subsidies, as well as:
- Reduced VAT – 10% for PV installations.
- Direct Grants – up to 50–85% depending on the region.
- Vale Eficiencia Program – for low-income households.
🇵🇹 Portugal
In Portugal, homeowners can benefit from:
- Vale Eficiência – €1,300 grant + VAT.
- Temporary 6% VAT – until June 2025.
- Subsidies up to €2,500 for PV installations & battery storage.
🇧🇷 Brazil
Brazil offers:
- Net Metering (ANEEL) – credits for surplus feed-in.
- Tax Incentives – e.g. ICMS exemption in several states.
- Public Financing – via Caixa Econômica or BNDES.
🇺🇸 USA
In the USA, you can benefit from:
- Federal Tax Credit (ITC) – 30% tax deduction for PV & storage.
- SGIP California – subsidies for battery storage.
- State/Utility Incentives – depending on the state (e.g. NY, MA, CO).