Consumer Protection Agency Criticizes New Solar Carport Subsidy as Socially Inequitable

Before the start of the new federal solar charger incentive program, the Federation of German Consumer Organizations labeled the funding program as antisocial. "The new funding program benefits only owners of self-used residential buildings – in other words, those who earn more and have already benefited from other incentives, such as the e-car purchase premium. Therefore, the funding is anything but social," criticized consumer advocate Gregor Kolbe. The new funding starts on September 26 via the KfW Bank and apparently meets with great interest, as Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) announced. The funding pot provides for up to 500 million euros, which will be distributed on a 'first come, first served' basis.