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Accounting for you as
PV system operators

Discover a new dimension in accounting with Seewara, customised for you as a PV system operators with mandatory accounting – without do-it-yourself software and without sole dependence on artificial intelligence.

The good news for you

As a freelancer without a business, you are exempt from the obligation to keep double-entry accounts under the Income Tax Act (EStG), regardless of turnover and profit. The principle of so-called simple bookkeeping applies to you.

Seewara is the best choice for you to have your bookkeeping done by professionals. Find out more about your field of activity and industry here.

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PV system operators
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What you should know

Simple bookkeeping for businesses and the self-employed

Do you understand your accounting requirements? With Seewara, we offer a simple, transparent solution for businesses and the self-employed who want to keep track of their finances.

Who counts as a commercial enterprise?
Commercial enterprises include all companies that do not fall under the category of freelancers according to §18 EStG. This includes, for example, all commercial activities that are not exempt from the accounting obligation by law. Typical commercial enterprises are, for example, trading companies, craft businesses or limited liability companies (e.g. GmbH) that are either voluntarily or legally entered in the commercial register.

Limits for simple bookkeeping
Certain limits apply to commercial enterprises that are not required to keep accounts:

  • Turnover limit: 800,000 euros
  • Profit limit: 80,000 euros
    If your business does not exceed these limits, you can use the simplified income statement (EÜR) instead of complex double-entry bookkeeping.

Self-employed persons according to Section 18 EStG
Self-employed persons who work in one of the catalogue professions are also affected by special regulations. The catalogue professions include, among others:

  • Artistic activities
  • Scientific activities
  • Teaching and writing activities
  • Educational activities
    These professions are mentioned in the exhaustive list of §18 EStG and are considered to be self-employed regardless of the level of income.

Less bureaucracy, more freedom
Whether you are a tradesperson or self-employed – with our simple accounting solution, you can keep track of everything and save yourself unnecessary bureaucracy. Get in touch with us to customise your bookkeeping to your needs!

What do you actually do as a PV system operators?

For commercial

A PV plant operator is responsible for the monitoring, maintenance and operation of photovoltaic systems that convert solar energy into electrical energy. The main tasks include:

  1. Operational management: Ensuring that the plant runs efficiently and reliably, including monitoring performance and energy yield.
  2. Maintenance and repair: carry out regular inspections to ensure that all components (such as solar panels, inverters and cabling) are in good working order and carry out any necessary repairs.
  3. Energy distribution: either feed the electricity generated into the public grid or use it for your own needs. This often includes billing the energy supplier.
  4. Documentation and reporting: Keeping records of yields, maintenance work and other relevant data in order to analyse the efficiency of the system.
  5. Compliance with regulations: Ensuring that all legal and environmental requirements are met.
  6. Financial management: Monitoring the economic aspects, including cost control, investment decisions and, if applicable, funding from government programmes.

Overall, the PV system operator plays a central role in ensuring the performance and profitability of the solar installation.

For private households

For private households that have installed a photovoltaic (PV) system on their roof and feed electricity into the grid, the tasks of the PV system operator also include:

  1. Energy consumption management: Optimisation of their own electricity consumption in order to use the solar power generated as efficiently as possible, for example by time-controlled charging of electrical appliances or heat pumps.
  2. Grid feed-in: Responsibility for feeding the surplus electricity into the public grid, including registration and billing with the local energy supplier.
  3. Funding applications and remuneration: Applying for feed-in tariffs and state funding, such as the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) in Germany.
  4. Maintenance and inspection: Regular checks of the system to ensure that it is running efficiently and to carry out maintenance work as needed.
  5. Documentation: Keeping records of electricity production and feed-in to provide an overview of revenues and costs.
  6. Technical optimisation: If necessary, plan adjustments or extensions to the system to increase efficiency, for example through storage solutions such as batteries.
  7. Safety check: Ensure that the installation meets current safety standards and that all components are working properly.

These tasks enable private households to reduce their energy costs and contribute to a sustainable energy supply.

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For better readability, we use the generic masculine.
The personal designations used throughout our range of products and services refer to all genders unless otherwise indicated.
For better readability, we use the generic masculine. The personal designations used throughout our range of products and services refer to all genders unless otherwise indicated.