The German law on promoting gas-fired power plants refers to a European demand analysis. The EU agency ACER is now accusing grid operators of overestimating demand – and underestimating the potential of batteries.
By Manuel Berkel
According to an analysis by Environmental Action Germany (DUH) and the German Wind Energy Association, the total costs for solar and wind power are only about one-third as high as those for gas-fired power plants.
By Kai Schöneberg
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) has launched a consultation with other ministries on its draft bills covering the Grids Package, the amendment to the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) and power plant tenders. However, it has not addressed concerns from the Social Democrats.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The European Commission plans to allow new state subsidies to address rising energy prices. On Monday evening, it released the first details of the new state aid framework. It is also expected that there will be new opportunities for gas-fired power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
The German government’s task force is examining whether reactivating coal-fired power plants could help lower energy prices. According to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, however, there is little to no prospect of this happening.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
EU Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera provided more detailed information in Berlin on possible new subsidies for energy consumers. She also commented on the power plant strategy and the price of industrial electricity in Germany.
By Manuel Berkel
While other countries are focusing on gas, Spain has significantly expanded its renewable energies in recent years. The think tank Ember therefore sees the country as a role model.
By Alexandra Endres
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.
By Manuel Berkel
Even after the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy announced last week that an agreement had been reached with the European Commission on Germany’s power plant strategy, many details are still unclear – such as how the project can be financed and legally justified.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt and Manuel Berkel
The latest agreement within Germany’s governing coalition stipulates that only an initial 8 gigawatts will be put out to tender, and these must be convertible to hydrogen. The aviation levy is set to be reduced from July.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
