Development of photovoltaic segment in Germany between 2010 - 2023

The aim of this thesis is to analyse the development of PV segment in Germany between 2010 and 2023 and to identify factors that have influenced the expansion of PV in various periods. PV market in Germany has gone through a number of phases in the last decade. Period of rapid expansion between 2010 and 2012 was followed by period of significant decline. In 2018 however, the pace of PV development and construction gained momentum again and today Germany represents one of the largest and fastest growing PV markets worldwide. The first part of this thesis provides an introduction to German energy sector, presenting overview of studied market, the historical background of energy concept of Germany and an introduction to current climate targets that the energy concept is based on. The second part focuses on development of electricity generation in Germany. Historical overview is also presented, as well as overview of current situation and impacts of energy concept on overall electricity generation. The chapter also includes an overview and status of Germany's efforts of tackling greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, photovoltaic technology overall is further presented in bigger detail, technical and economical parameters that are monitored during development are also included. The third part focuses on development of photovoltaic segment in Germany in years mentioned. Different periods are examined in context of applicable version of EEG law for that particular period, what were the conditions applied legislative and how did they impact the segment.