Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

That is just an excuse to rip people off

What should he rip off from me? We signed for the photovoltaic system long before the war, over a year ago, at a fixed price. There is no reason for him to tell me nonsense. The company got our contract after numerous comparative offers, period. It is no secret that you can save a lot in construction through your own work. But for that you need time, experience, and manpower. We have none of these three available for a photovoltaic system. We paid a good €1,200 gross for 1 kWp and, considering the current situation, are glad we went for it.

Market economy. If I can take the price, I take it. However, the high prices also result from rising raw material prices and the general chip shortage.

Operating the solar system without permission. You can do it, but if you get caught, there will be a hefty fine.

PS: And own contribution in photovoltaics... if I fall off the roof and then can only lie in bed drooling, I haven't gained anything at all.

So our solar system was already connected to the grid on the day of installation. But of course, this can depend on the installer and the federal state. Two days later, we had the invoice from the municipal utility for the connection in the mailbox and a notification of how much we will now receive monthly.

As I said, you can be lucky and either have a good network operator or a good solar installer who registers the system in advance. That is easily possible, but few actually do it.

Penalties or fines for premature commissioning are not known and not subject to sanctions.

It's like the 70 percent rule. Intentionally no electricity is fed in and it is shut down. Apparently, this regulation will be abolished next year. You can't tell anyone that we have an energy shortage and then shut down the systems.

Yes, I know, grid control, etc.

What is he supposed to rip off from me? We signed for the photovoltaic system long before the war, over a year ago, at a fixed price.

It was not explicitly about your system but about the current prices the solar installers are asking. In the FB group, the offers are now at 35,000 gross.. for 10 kW and 6-7 kW battery.. Yes, you can also fall off the ladder while painting or so... Or you set up scaffolding.

Yes, you can also fall from the ladder while painting or so... Or you set up scaffolding.

Well, fueled up properly? A fall from the ladder is probably something different than a fall from the roof.

If you have the €1,500 for scaffolding, you can also have the pros do the work without scaffolding. It might even be cheaper.

What exactly are you getting upset about? Scarce goods have high prices, that's capitalism.