Laws, courts and authorities
EEG
Abbreviation for Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz
In short and in plain language
The EEG is a German law on power from the sun, wind and other green sources.
It sets rules, for example, on how such systems are linked to the grid.
Small solar devices with a plug have simpler rules.
Definition
The EEG is the German Renewable Energy Sources Act. It governs the expansion of electricity generation from renewable sources such as solar and wind, including the connection of such installations to the grid. It contains its own simplified rules for plug-in solar devices.