Restrictions on photovoltaic systems in the development plan

Thanks for the note about the regulations from BaWü. That already helps as a point of reference and reinforces the impression that this is overly restrictive here.

I suspect there aren’t many comparable examples in the neighborhood yet, as this is still a relatively new development area. Of course, it could be that someone applied for an exception and got it approved because of the aforementioned "Klimanotstand," I don’t know. I can quite imagine that something like that might work.

We’re not currently directly affected, but the whole area is part of a larger new development where several other zoning plans have been or are being drawn up, and we are definitely observing the developments. There is also another zoning plan currently on display, and it includes a paragraph like that as well :rolleyes: For us, I don’t think it’s the end of the world, but I was considering submitting it as a comment. (even if they don’t change it there, please leave that out in future plans, thanks, please)

They have integrated quite a few green concerns into the plans there in general. That’s exactly why I was so confused when I read this and wanted to get a rough impression of whether this is usual. If you had told me now "you wouldn’t want to cover more than 55% anyway, because (reason here)," then that would be a different matter. But if BaWü is currently requiring at least 60%, then a maximum of 50% in a settlement that is definitely trying to present itself as as ecological as possible seems rather nonsensical.

After several decades of solar and photovoltaic module installation, I find it a legitimate expectation from the manufacturers of this stuff that by now it can be installed flush with the roofing or even replacing it inconspicuously. Even the fact that these things look blue from the direction of sunlight and red when viewed from the street should no longer overwhelm any manufacturer today (even though I don’t expect it from economy models).

That means you think with the specifications (since they mainly limit "structures") larger "in-roof" systems or solar tiles might be possible? But it also sounds like deliberately bypassing restrictions :p I did wonder a bit about the specification myself. Although that wouldn't apply to flat roofs either (since there is still a greening requirement and any solar systems must be laid out spread out on them or something)

I would ignore that and fill the roofs completely. If someone is really so obsessed that the municipality sues, it will go down in such a PR disaster that the plan will be adjusted very quickly. No municipality can afford that anymore. The lawsuit fails because of the Renewable Energy Act and the Basic Law.