Expansion of ground-mounted photovoltaic. Support and control options for federal spatial planning and state planning

Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems have the potential to become one of the central elements of the coming energy system. The German federal government is now planning a significant and rapid expansion. However, the extent to which appropriate planning and measures take place in regions and municipalities will also depend on the spatial planning reg-ulations of the federal and state governments. This paper explains that considerable support and control options are avail-able to accompany expansion efforts. Cross-references to the Renewable Energy Sources Act and the Building Code are also shown and it is explained that the different types of ground -mounted photovoltaic systems may partially require a differentiated approach.