Publications
Our publications range from technical articles and articles in magazines to books such as the well-known guide „Photovoltaic systems“ and free brochures. You can see a selection here.
Step by step towards energy-efficient refurbishment
Helpful tools and independent advice
A brochure of the Building Dialogue project
Photovoltaic systems guide
Guide for the electrical and roofing trades, specialist planners, architects, engineers, building owners and training institutions
Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Haselhuhn
December 2012
5th edition, partially updated
(Chapter 5 from 2021)
Price: 80,00 Euro
The digitalised further development of the guide is provided by the online platform pv-wissen.de represent
To purchase the guide, please send us an informal e-mail:
sekretariat@dgs-berlin.de
Solar energy magazine
The official organisation of the DGS
SONNENENERGIE is the member magazine of the German Society for Solar Energy and can be ordered online. here for non-members.
Available as print and e-paper.
4 issues per year
Price: 12,50 Euro
SolarCentre Berlin
Solar tenant electricity
At the SolarZentrum Berlin, we provide advice on all aspects of solar energy - independent, product- and manufacturer-neutral.
Brochure on solar tenant electricity:
Free download
Specialist rules for lithium solar power storage
Overview of ambient conditions, monitoring and labelling, installation conditions and assembly, fire protection and other installation requirements, required qualifications, documents and standards, disposal of old batteries.
Publication: March 2019
Free download
Fire protection brochure
Fire protection-compliant planning, installation and maintenance of PV systems
This brochure was created through the work of an interdisciplinary working group initiated by the BSW with the participation of fire brigades, fire protection and PV experts, fire protection construction officers, planners and installers. They were also coordinated with the Association of Professional Fire Brigades in Germany (AGBF Bund).
Publication: March 2011
Available as a printed brochure from the BSW
Free download
Li-ion home storage system safety guide brochure
Protection targets for battery storage systems based on rechargeable lithium-ion cells
This catalogue defines protection targets for battery storage systems with and without the inclusion of inverters based on rechargeable lithium-ion cells (secondary lithium-ion cells) for use as stationary home storage systems - e.g. for use in combination with photovoltaic applications.
Publication: November 2014
Free download
Siemens and the million-euro deal
Dip. engineer Ralf Haselhuhn
March 2025 (Solar Energy 1/2025)
The historic House of Physics in Berlin under threat: Article from Sonnenenergie
Integration aids for PV
Dip. engineer Ralf Haselhuhn
January 2025 (GEB 1/2025)
Photovoltaics are booming in Germany. However, the systems are rarely part of the building envelope or colour-matched to it. The article explains why this is the case, how the solar industry wants to install more solar modules on roofs and façades and what installation technology is used.
Statement Model Administrative Regulation Technical Building Regulations (MVV TB)
Dip. engineer Ralf Haselhuhn
November 2023
The German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) has published the draft of the Conference of Building Ministers „Amendments to the Model Administrative Regulation for Technical Building Regulations (MVV TB), Edition 2024/1“ on its website to give stakeholders the opportunity to comment in writing on the planned amendments
Plug-in solar devices: myth and truth
Dip. engineer Ralf Haselhuhn
September 2022 / Solar energy 3/2022
How dangerous are they really? On-site and component measurements of aged electrical installations