Free online presentation on financing solar power systems on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Even though operating a solar power system generates a steady income or lowers electricity costs, an initial investment of several tens of thousands of euros is required. Not every household has that kind of money readily available. As a result, many people interested in the topic wonder whether installing a photovoltaic (PV) system is worth it. This in-depth presentation is designed to provide answers to questions regarding the suitability of one’s own roof, financing options, and available subsidies for photovoltaic systems. 

In Part 7 of the independent and comprehensive online information session on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., a detailed overview of the topic of financing photovoltaic systems will be provided. The session will begin with an overview of available subsidies for PV systems and an explanation of the feed-in tariff. This will be followed by an exploration of financing models and lease models. This practical, expert-led presentation will be supplemented by real-world case studies and will allow you to ask questions directly to the experts, so that you can then take the next steps toward installing your own rooftop PV system.

The event is part of the “Solar and Heat” online seminar series. 

“Despite the ongoing energy cost savings achieved through the operation of a solar system, the issue of financing remains a central topic. That’s why I’m all the more pleased that this important aspect can be the focus of a dedicated event as part of the ‘Solar’ online seminar series,” says Janina Steinkrüger, Head of the Environmental Department, looking forward to the seventh event in the ‘Solar’ online seminar series. 

The information series is organized by the climate protection managers, in collaboration with the adult education centers and the consumer advice center in the Rheinhessen-Nahe and Vorderpfalz regions. For more information on registration and the solar initiative of the state capital of Mainz, visit: www.mainz.de/solarinitiative 

Additional free informational presentations will cover the following topics: 

PART 8

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m.,

Topic: Special considerations when combining PV with green roofs or historic preservation

PART 9

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m.,

Topic: Making the Most of Your Own Electricity Through Storage & E-Mobility

PART 10 

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m., 

Topic: Solar Heating

PART 11

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.,

Topic: PV & Commercial Applications

PART 12 

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m.,

Topic: My Commitment to Local PV Expansion

PART 13

Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m., 

Topic: Solar Power on Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

These presentations complement the vendor-neutral energy counseling services offered by the Rhineland-Palatinate Consumer Advice Center, which provides free, personalized consultations on energy conservation, the heating transition, and energy-efficient renovations.

Note: Press releases regarding future events will follow in due course.