Klimaschutzinitiative, Förderung von Mini-KWK-Anlagen

• Gesetz für die Erhaltung, die Modernisierung und den Ausbau der Kraft-Wärme-Kopplung (Kraft-Wärme-Kopplungsgesetz)
• Richtlinien des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Naturschutz, Bau und Reaktorsicherheit zur Förderung von KWK-Anlagen bis 20kW

The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) supports the installation of combined heat and power (CHP) plants up to 20 kW upon application with a one-time investment grant (mini CHP grant).

The central aim of this subsidy is to significantly increase the use of highly efficient CHP plants in this output range and thus contribute to achieving the national climate protection targets.

Tip: Grid operators pay an electricity tariff for state-approved CHP plants, regardless of their output. For plants up to 50 kW, the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control introduced a simplified approval procedure.

Conditions

Type of funding
Proportionate funding (non-repayable grant)

Amount

• Basic subsidy: graded according to the output of the system up to EUR 3,500
• Bonus subsidy for heat efficiency: 25% of the basic subsidy
• Bonus subsidy for electricity efficiency: 60 % of the basic subsidy

The bonus subsidies can be combined with each other, but they can only be claimed in addition to the basic subsidy for new CHP plants.

Notes:

• Combination with other subsidies is possible.
• There is no legal entitlement to this funding.

• Application form
• Offer for the planned plant
• Explanations

You will find a list of all required documents in the application form ("Checklist").

• The system is on the "List of eligible mini-CHP systems" (on BAFA's programme page).
• existing maintenance contract
• Heat storage tank with at least 60 litres of water / 1 kW thermal with maximum storage volume of 1,600 litres
• Electricity meter for measuring the CHP electricity generated
• for systems of 10 kilowatts or more: information and communication technology that receives signals from the electricity market and reacts to them

The installation must not be located in an area with a connection and use requirement for district heating.

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Apply for funding in writing using the form provided online.

• You can obtain the application form and other forms online via Amt24 or directly from the BAFA programme page.
• Complete the application form, print it out and sign it.
• You can send the complete application documents by fax, e-mail or post to BAFA, which will confirm receipt in writing.
• After BAFA has examined your application, you will receive written notification of whether and to what extent your application has been approved.

For more information on submitting your application, please refer to the checklist and the help for completing the application form.

• Application: before the start of the project

Tip: Do not start your project until you have received the funding decision from the SAB or its approval for an early start. This already includes the conclusion of a supply or service contract.

Manufacturer's application for listing of a CHP unit

If you as a manufacturer would like to have a CHP plant included in the list of eligible mini-CHP plants, apply for this using the form "Application for listing of a CHP plant".

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