{"id":1865,"date":"2026-08-31T17:35:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T14:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/?p=1865"},"modified":"2026-08-31T17:36:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T14:36:25","slug":"how-balcony-solar-panels-boost-eu-climate-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/en\/2026\/08\/31\/how-balcony-solar-panels-boost-eu-climate-action\/","title":{"rendered":"How Balcony Solar Panels Boost EU Climate Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>How Balcony Solar Panels Boost EU Climate Action<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">by Susanne Reiff, GIZ\/EUKI<br \/>\nPublished: 19 August 2026<br \/>\nCover photo: Migle Maniusyte looking from her balcony \u00a9private<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><em>Migle Maniusyte, 39, lives in a large apartment building in Lithuania\u2019s capital Vilnius. At first sight, all the apartments look quite similar: rows of identical balconies stretching across several storeys. But one balcony stands out. Mounted to its railing are two sleek, 1\u00d72 metre black panels. It catches the attention of neighbours and passers-by alike. As the first balcony solar power plant in the neighbourhood, it made Migle a pioneer of clean, secure and self-generated energy.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"row mb--15\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One afternoon in September 2024, Migle Maniusyte was scrolling through the latest posts in the neighbourhood\u2019s Facebook group. Amid updates about garbage collection, complaints about noise and discussions about untidy stairwells, one post caught her attention. Ruta Trainyte from the Lithuanian Consumers Alliance (LCA) was looking for a volunteer to have a solar power plant installed on their balcony as a pilot within the EUKI project <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euki.de\/en\/euki-projects\/sunrise-prosumer-solar-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUNRISE \u2013 Prosumer Solar Energy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The project helps to reduce energy consumption within the building sector, contributing to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commission.europa.eu\/strategy-and-policy\/priorities-2019-2024\/european-green-deal\/delivering-european-green-deal_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Green Deal<\/a>\u2019s objective to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050. Photovoltaics have great potential for both small- and large-scale applications. Panels are quite easy to install and require little maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1869 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Migle-Maniusyte-looking-from-her-balcony-scaled-1-e1788186000548-956x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"956\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Migle-Maniusyte-looking-from-her-balcony-scaled-1-e1788186000548-956x1024.jpg 956w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Migle-Maniusyte-looking-from-her-balcony-scaled-1-e1788186000548-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Migle-Maniusyte-looking-from-her-balcony-scaled-1-e1788186000548-768x823.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Migle-Maniusyte-looking-from-her-balcony-scaled-1-e1788186000548-1434x1536.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Migle-Maniusyte-looking-from-her-balcony-scaled-1-e1788186000548-1912x2048.jpg 1912w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Migle-Maniusyte-looking-from-her-balcony-scaled-1-e1788186000548.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Migle Maniusyte looking from her balcony \u00a9private<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Small Amount of Energy Independence<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Migle Maniusyte had never heard of solar panels for balconies before, only for single-family houses or large commercial buildings. She was immediately attracted to the idea of producing her own energy on her balcony next to her tiny herb garden. \u201cWe live in uncertain times. Lithuania shares a border with Russia and the Russian war in Ukraine is not far away,\u201d she says. \u201cEven a small amount of energy independence makes me feel a bit more in control. In addition, solar energy is so much more climate-friendly than oil or gas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Energy security and clean energy are a concern not only to Migle, but to many people in Lithuania. The country is committed to achieving more energy independence and pushing the green energy transition at the same time. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.euki.de\/en\/euki-projects\/sunrise-prosumer-solar-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUNRISE \u2013 Prosumer Solar Energy<\/a>\u00a0project supported these ambitions from 2022 to 2025, with a focus on climate action. It put consumers at the heart of the low-carbon transition by unlocking private investment in renewable energies. Citizens were encouraged to become prosumers, creating financial, environmental and security benefits for households and society at large.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On sunny days, Migle Maniusyte\u2019s small power plant generates four to five kilowatt-hours of energy. That\u2019s more than enough to run the dishwasher and the washing machine and charge her electronic devices. \u201cSince I have had the balcony plant, I have changed my habits,\u201d she says. An app on her mobile phone tells her how much energy is currently available and she plans her energy use accordingly, if possible. This allows her to reduce her grid energy consumption by up to 50 per cent.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1871 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sunbox-Migle-\u00a9private-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sunbox-Migle-\u00a9private-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sunbox-Migle-\u00a9private-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sunbox-Migle-\u00a9private-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sunbox-Migle-\u00a9private-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sunbox-Migle-\u00a9private.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>The power plant installed on Migle Maniusyte\u2019s balcony was the first of its kind in the neighbourhood. \u00a9 private<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reducing Energy Bills was Never a Main Concern, but it is an Additional Benefit<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The idea of a balcony power plant became even more attractive to Migle Maniusyte when she found out that her participation in the pilot involved much more than the installation of the solar panels. She attended information events about green energy, how the panels work and which benefits she could expect from the installation. ALCO had asked her to share her experience and so she got involved in advocacy activities and became part of the ALCO network, which addresses numerous consumer issues \u2013 always with a focus on sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Being a pioneer was not without its concerns, however. Migle Maniusyte wondered how complex the installation would be. She also worried about her neighbours\u2019 reactions. Would they object? After all, the panel would change the appearance of the building. And would she have to deal with a lot of paperwork? In the end, her concerns proved unfounded. The installation was straightforward and the reactions overwhelmingly positive. Curious neighbours stopped to ask questions about the technology, the installation process and the electricity it produced. Inspired by her example, four neighbours have now installed balcony solar panels of their own. \u201cMy example showed them that solar energy production on our balconies is a good investment,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1878 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.55-1024x382.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.55-1024x382.png 1024w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.55-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.55-768x287.png 768w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.55.png 1530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"testimonial mb--40 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"d-flex justify-content-end mb--10\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today, two years after the installation, Migle Maniusyte looks back with satisfaction: \u201cReplying to that Facebook post was absolutely the right decision. I was fortunate to receive the first panel in the neighbourhood, but even more importantly, I was able to inspire others.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A technology that seemed unusual at first has begun to slowly spread through the neighbourhoods of Vilnius and other European cities. Perhaps, in a few years\u2019 time, balcony solar power plants will no longer be the exception but part of everyday urban life.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.euki.de\/en\/euki-projects\/sun-box-solar-storage-in-multi-family-houses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUN BOX<\/a>, a follow-up EUKI project of SUNRISE, is helping to make this a reality by removing legal, financial and technical barriers that prevent residents in multi-family buildings from using renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Migle\u2019s transformation into a renewable energy producer shows that the green transition towards our shared EU climate goals begins at home in Lithuania, Germany, Spain or Bulgaria, and that thousands of small initiatives can add up to lasting change.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"h2\">Related project<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euki.de\/en\/euki-projects\/sun-box-solar-storage-in-multi-family-houses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1874 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.30-1024x589.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.30-1024x589.png 1024w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.30-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.30-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.30-1536x884.png 1536w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.30.png 1670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euki.de\/en\/euki-projects\/sunrise-prosumer-solar-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1876 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.42-1024x581.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.42-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.42-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.42-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.42-1536x872.png 1536w, https:\/\/sunboxproject.hfh.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-17.09.42.png 1675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Resource EUKI: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euki.de\/en\/news\/how-balcony-solar-panels-boost-eu-climate-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Balcony Solar Panels Boost EU Climate Action<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Balcony Solar Panels Boost EU Climate Action by Susanne Reiff, GIZ\/EUKI Published: 19 August 2026 Cover photo: Migle Maniusyte looking from her balcony \u00a9private Migle Maniusyte, 39, lives in a large apartment building in Lithuania\u2019s capital Vilnius. 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