Germany installed 14.3 GW of PV in 2025 — 93% Chinese modules. Post-Solarpaket I and with CBAM now in transition, here's how German distributors should structure 2026 procurement.
DE PV installs 2025
14.3 GW
80% rooftop
TOPCon 440W (rooftop) CIF Hamburg
$0.116/W
May 2026
CBAM reporting
Q + emissions
no charge until 2027
PV-CYCLE fee
€0.85/panel
WEEE recycling
CBAM checklist for 2026
- Quarterly CBAM report (embedded emissions) — no financial charge until Jan 2027
- Chinese supplier must provide verified emissions data per tonne of aluminium frame and steel
- Solar modules themselves not on CBAM list — only the frame's aluminium content is captured
- Register as CBAM declarant via EU CBAM Registry
Frequently asked questions
QDo I need to register for WEEE separately?
Yes — every importer needs an EAR (stiftung-ear.de) registration and PV-CYCLE membership. Fee is ~€0.85 per panel.
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