Eric Quiring

Position: VP Pubic &Government Affairs
Firma: SMA Solar Technology AG
Land: Germany

Eric Quiring (*1988) is leading the Government Relations and Public Affairs department at the SMA Solar Technology group. His activities include the coordination of all global political interests surrounding photovoltaic solutions and public funding. Eric Quiring is a member of the Corporate Advisory Board of the German Renewable Energy Federation since 2019 and is a board member of the German Solar Industry Association and the Global Solar Council. He started his career as an electrician and holds a master's degree in political science.

22. Juni 2026Panel Discussion: Impacts of the Government`s Plans for Solar on Market Growth

Sessions

Session

Policy Deep Dive Germany: What's Next for Europe's Largest Solar Market?

Montag, 22. Juni 2026, 15:45 - 16:45 Uhr

ICM München Raum 14 A

Bitte beachten Sie, dass alle Konferenzsessions in englischer Sprache abgehalten werden. Germany is still Europe's largest solar market by far, but its government policies are under review. About a year into the new government's term, legislative changes affecting the electricity market are under discussion. These include withdrawing priority grid access for renewables and scrapping feed-in tariffs. If these changes go through, they could significantly worsen investment conditions for solar and battery storage in Germany. This session examines what is on the cards for solar in Germany and how the potential regulatory changes would impact deployment in the future. Key topics: Overview of key solar policy frameworks under discussion Status of Germany's solar market across segments Impact of new legislation on investment attractiveness Future outlook for solar in Germany