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Germany's solar capacity is expected to quadruple to 425 GW by 2045, with a target of adding 215 GW by 2030, necessitating an annual addition of 19.6 GW. The German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) emphasized the need for significant investment and regulatory incentives to support this expansion, alongside anticipated increases in battery storage and onshore wind capacity. Additionally, data center demand is projected to rise sharply, underscoring the urgency for network expansion plans.