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Power plant strategy: German Federal Cartel Office calls for cap on bids

In an internal letter, the German Federal Cartel Office has warned the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy against consolidating market concentration by promoting new gas-fired power plants. The competition authority also commented on the controversial minimum bid size.

29. January 2026
Gas engines lie at the heart of combined heat and power plants. (picture alliance / dpa | Daniel Karmann)

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Last updated: 29. January 2026