BALM DE-MINIMIS
Try fuel-saving solar
with virtually no risk
If your solar system does not save you at least €400 in diesel costs in the first year, we will give you €400 back*.
Speak to our team to find out more.
*T&Cs apply
With BALM US Förderprogramm „Umweltschutz und sicherheit“ (formerly De-Minimis) potentially covering up to 80% of the cost, you pay under €500 per system. Most operators recover that in 5–6 months – then you typically save €625-€1,325 (based on €1.30/l) every year just in fuel savings after that.
Applications open 14 April 2026. You have 3–4 weeks to prepare.
What is the BALM US subsidy programme?
BALM US Förderprogramm „Umweltschutz und sicherheit“ (formerly De-minimis) is the German Federal Logistics and Mobility Subsidy – a government programme that helps freight and transport companies invest in fuel efficiency technology. It covers up to 80% of eligible equipment costs, up to €2,000 per vehicle and €33,000 per company. Vehicle-mounted solar systems are an eligible category.
Applications open on 14 April 2026.
Key numbers
BALM US subsidy rate
80%
You pay
20%
Annual fuel savings per vehicle
500-1,000 litres
Annual savings value (at €1.30/L)
€625-€1,325
Payback period
5-6 months
Max subsidy per company
€33,000
Trucks you can equip with €33K
16+ trucks
Are you eligible to apply?
- You operate your own trucks (3.5t+) commercially in Germany
- You operate a road haulage business registered in Germany
- You are applying for eligible equipment – vehicle-mounted solar systems qualify
- You have not exceeded the De-Minimis aid ceiling of €300,000 over the past 3 years
- Vehicles must have been registered to your company by 1 December 2025.
Is solar right for your fleet?
- Do you operate refrigerated vehicles or trucks with high electrical loads?
- Are you experiencing battery issues or weekend breakdowns?
- Do your vehicles spend time idling?
- Are you looking to reduce fuel costs now?
- Do you need to show practical emissions reductions?
Not sure if you qualify?
Get free independent advice from Weick Consulting on the application process.
Trusted by fleets across Europe
500-1,000 litres
diesel saved per truck per year
2,300+
active installations across Europe
1.3-2.7 tonnes
CO2 reduction per truck per year
4.2 million km
of documented WiVA fleet data
How does it save you diesel?
CIGS solar panels on your roof charge vehicle batteries directly, reducing alternator load.
An IoT Charge Controller manages the power flow intelligently – optimising charging and protecting the battery. Less fuel burned, longer battery life, emissions reduction.
The Fleet Tracker software shows you exactly how much energy your system is producing and what that means in litres and CO2 saved.
Installation takes around 2 hours. No driver training. No route changes. No operational disruption.
Applications open 14 April 2026.
You have 3-4 weeks to prepare your application. Subsidy funds are limited – early applications are strongly recommended.
Ready to make your budget work harder?
Get in touch with the right contact for you:
Talk to Green Energy directly
Oliver Böcher, Green Energy
Contact BESKO or your regular dealer
Free application advisory
Not sure where to start with your application? Thomas Weick offers free, independent advisory on the application process.
