This programme is suitable for
Who is funded? (Eligible to apply)
  • Companies that install a fuel cell system in a residential building (including contractors) 
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that install a fuel cell system in a non-residential building (including contractors). 
  • Enterprises that have a majority shareholder that is a municipality 
  • All non-profit organisational forms 
  • Municipal regional authorities, their legally dependent own undertakings and municipal special-purpose associations 
  • Freelances 
  • Natural Persons 
  • Condominium owners’ associations (WEG) 
What is funded? (Purpose)

Funding is available for installation of stationary fuel cell systems with an electrical output of at least Pel = 0.25 kWel to no more than Pel = 5.0 kWel in new or existing residential and non-residential buildings. 

The funding is granted, in what amount? (The type and amount of support)

Grant. 

  • Fixed amount (basic funding): €5,700 
  • Performance-based amount (additional funding): €450 per 0.1 kWel or portion thereof 

A maximum of 40% of the costs eligible for receiving funding are subsidised. An energy efficiency expert must be involved in the application process.

(energie-effizienz-experten.de) 

Contact information

KfW Banking Group 

(in conjunction with an energy efficiency expert) 

Tel.: 0800 539 90 02 (free of charge) 

E-Mail: info@kfw.de 

Further information
Ansprechpartner

KfW Banking Group 

(in conjunction with an energy efficiency expert) 

Tel.: 0800 539 90 02 (free of charge) 

E-Mail: info@kfw.de