e2m launches new product for even more flexibility that automates curtailment in the event of negative prices in a smart way and makes it economically attractive – even for smaller PV systems. For a 2.1 MWp system, this means up to 6 percent additional yield – around €6,000 extra per year.
The product was specifically developed to protect operators of photovoltaic systems from loss of income during periods with negative electricity prices and at the same time to secure their entitlement to the market premium as part of subsidized direct marketing.
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The e2m solution comes into play exactly where operators are currently required. Intelligent signals to the system enable automatic, complete shutdown in phases with negative exchange prices – without the need for active intervention. This enables a simple and highly flexible response to market developments and avoids the loss of the market premium in accordance with Section 51 EEG in the event of negative prices.
Advantages for operators at a glance
Visualization revenue increase PV system with 2.1 MW depending on the value to be applied and the § 51 regulation/2024 referenced to total revenue (marketing + market premium in subsidized direct marketing).
Sample calculation
Annual yield: 2.1 MWp × 950 h = 1,995 MWh
Total revenue without curtailment: 1,995 MWh × € 50/MWh* = € 99,750
Revenue increase at 6 %: € 5,985 per year
*50 €/MWh = value to be invested, corresponds to average market value solar 2024
Extrapolation over 20 years
Without degression: € 5,985 × 20 = € 119,700 additional revenue
With 1.5 % annual degression: ≈ € 104,085 additional revenue over 20 years
Systems that are more affected by negative prices due to the Solar Peak Act or low market values can significantly increase their yield if they switch off in a targeted manner.
By switching off, operators continue to secure the market premium and avoid negative income from electricity marketing. This flexibility is particularly relevant for new plants from 2025 onwards, which often fall under stricter §51 regulations.
With this solution, e2m is taking a decisive step towards more flexibility in direct marketing. The next expansion stage: intelligent combination of PV systems with battery storage systems, so-called co-location models.
Such system concepts enable maximum flexibility: electricity can be fed into the grid at times of higher demand and better market prices. With offers such as the Innovation Tender, e2m has already shown how market-oriented flexibility solutions have proven to work successfully in practice.
With this step, e2m is underlining its role as a technology pioneer for smart, market-oriented and grid-friendly PV marketing.
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