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ENLAPA stands for Energy Land Lease and is still a young initiative.
Our goal: Make Investments in renewable energy easier and unleash its full potential. We connect the people who drive the energy transition.
Photovoltaic lease prices 2026: €3,000–5,000 per hectare per year. Table, worked example for 20 ha, 2026 auction values and a 10-second land check.
Agri-PV in Germany 2026 for landowners: DIN SPEC 91434 system types, rent of €1,000–3,000/ha, EEG bonus of 0.5 instead of 9.5 ct/kWh, direct payments without the 85 % rule, privilege up to 25,000 m². With 31 answers.
Approving ground-mounted solar in Germany 2026: privileged status in the 200-metre strip under § 35 BauGB or a development plan, timelines, EIA thresholds, the EEG land catalogue, all 16 state building codes compared and the new battery storage privilege. With 36 answers.
Arable land lease prices Germany 2026: €407/ha on existing leases, €511/ha on new leases (Destatis), a table of all 16 federal states, grassland €212/ha, purchase prices 2024/2025 and the comparison with solar rents of €3,000–5,000/ha. With 25 answers.
Feed-in tariffs 2026: rates from 1 August 2026 (7.70-12.22 ct/kWh on roofs, 6.19 ct/kWh ground-mounted), auction awards of 4.79 ct/kWh for solar parks, negative power prices and what the draft EEG 2027 means for your land.
Photovoltaic lease contract 2026: 20-30 year term, rent as a fixed amount (€3,000-5,000/ha) or revenue share, indexation, easement in the land register and decommissioning security — the clauses landowners need.
The legal status of agrivoltaics in Germany 2026: Solar Package I in force, an Agri-PV segment without EU approval, direct payments without the 85% rule, privilege up to 2.5 ha — and which legal questions on permitting and proof remain open.
Leasing arable land for photovoltaics and getting the tax right: income tax on lease payments, VAT, the switch from Grundsteuer A to B (property tax), the risk of hidden reserves in business assets and 22 answers to common questions.
Analysis of the complete MaStR storage dataset: 9,702 operating battery storage systems, the utility-scale business at medium voltage, and a dead valley between 30 and 50 MW that only the project pipeline leaps over. As of 11 July 2026. With 16 questions and answers.
Battery storage lease prices 2026: land for large-scale battery storage (BESS) earns 20,000–30,000 € per hectare per year. 24 answers on grid connection, planning law, permits and contracts.
Inherited agricultural land in Germany? How it is valued, which allowances and relief rules apply, and what to consider for tax when leasing or selling.
Building a solar park in 2026: the six-step process from land to commissioning, with a suitability checklist why the grid connection request should be filed early, plus 25 answers on costs, permitting, construction time and participation.
Short overview for landowners: how the market for solar land is developing in 2026 and which lease models are common. The full analysis with prices and contract details is in our Photovoltaic Lease Prices guide.
Solar Package 1 (Solarpaket 1) explained for landowners: in force since 16 May 2024, disadvantaged areas opened nationwide, 80 GW cap on farmland, 50 MW bid limit. What it means for your land and lease in 2026.
Terminating a German Landpachtvertrag: when § 594a BGB applies, why a fixed-term lease cannot be terminated by ordinary notice, what form a notice must take, and when the tenant can demand continuation. With 22 answered questions.
German agricultural lease (Landpacht) 2026: text form, term, rent, notice periods and sale under the BGB. With a checklist and 23 answers to the most common questions.
PV mounting on open land: south-facing, east-west (up to 1.4 instead of 1.2 MWp/ha), trackers, or agri-PV — what the substructure means for your soil, decommissioning, and lease income. Check your land for free.
Ground-mounted PV in Bavaria 2026: up to 1,100 kWh/kWp irradiation, average lease around €3,800/ha (nationwide €3,000–5,000/ha), a dedicated property-tax rule. What makes land eligible — check your land for free.
Agri-PV disadvantages for landowners: about one-third less lease income (€1,000–3,000/ha vs. €3,000–5,000/ha), higher costs, more work. When a classic solar park pays more — check your land for free.
Solar parks measurably boost biodiversity: extensive grassland instead of intensive farmland, no pesticides, 20–40 years of soil rest. What studies show, why it eases permitting, and which arguments win over the municipal council — check your land for free.
Battery storage market analysis 2026: how fast capacity is growing, which sites developers are looking for, and how permitting and grid connection work in practice.
Photovoltaic modules last 25 to 40 years. What that long lifespan means for your lease term, extension options and dismantling – plus a free 10-second area check.
ENLAPA GmbH, an independent marketplace for solar park sites, announces the official launch of its new 'Area Check' tool. With this innovation, property owners can check whether their land is suitable for the construction of solar parks or energy storage facilities in just 10 seconds - free of charge and without providing personal data.
ENLAPA has joined the German Solar Industry Association (BSW). What the membership means for landowners and project developers on our platform.
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