When does the DIY workshop take place?

The workshop is announced for Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Where is the event location?

The event location is FREILab in Ensisheimer Straße 4, 79110 Freiburg.

What does participation cost?

Participation is free of charge.

How long does the workshop last?

According to the event description, the workshop lasts three hours.

What is the content about?

The basics for building a micro-photovoltaic system or a plug solar system for personal use are taught.

Who is the offer particularly aimed at?

The workshop is particularly aimed at women and migrants who want to build together in a team and under guidance.

Freiburg's solar workshop makes balcony power plants tangible, practical, and surprisingly easy.

Name: DIY Workshop: Balcony Solar/Plug Solar in Freiburg
Start: 2026-07-12T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T05:00:00+02:00
Location: FREILab

Kickstart with your own solar energy: The DIY Workshop in Freiburg

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, everything at FREILab Freiburg will revolve around plug solar and micro-photovoltaics. The workshop is offered by the association Balkon.Solar e.V. as part of the Solar Summer in the city of Freiburg and is particularly aimed at women and migrants who would like to build a system for their own use together and under guidance. Three hours of practice, learning, and direct implementation are planned. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34396406/index.html))

Solar knowledge at your fingertips

This is not about dry theory, but about a tangible event experience with tools, materials, and teamwork. Participants learn the basics for building a small balcony or plug solar system and experience how individual components become a functional system. This is exactly what makes the workshop appealing: organization, craftsmanship, and climate protection come together. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34396406/index.html))

A format with a clear focus

The workshop is part of the Solar Summer 2026, bringing photovoltaics, energy transition, and climate protection into everyday life in Freiburg. According to the city, DIY workshops are also planned for July 11 and 12, as well as later in the year. For visitors, this provides a hands-on approach to renewable energy that is accessible and immediate. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/2589486.html?utm_source=openai))

A place with a workshop character

The event takes place at FREILab in Ensisheimer Straße 4 in 79110 Freiburg. FREILab is described as an open workshop and offers the perfect setting for a hands-on oriented workshop experience. The organizer is the city of Freiburg - Environmental Protection Office at Fehrenbachallee 12. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34396406/index.html))

Price and participation

Participation in the workshop is free of charge. Therefore, this format is one of the particularly attractive summer offers for anyone who wants to not only understand plug solar but also try it out practically. ([balkon.solar](https://balkon.solar/news/2026/03/19/solar-sommer-2026-freiburg/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Experience solar know-how live now

The DIY workshop combines climate education, craftsmanship, and direct practice in an open, communal atmosphere. Those who want to not only observe Freiburg's Solar Summer but actively shape it will find here a compelling, everyday format with real added value. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34396406/index.html))