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Germany to scale back renewable subsidies amid power grid strain
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Germany to scale back renewable subsidies amid power grid strain

Germany is planning to reduce renewable energy subsidies through a major reform of its funding system, aiming to address increasing pressure on the national power grid caused by rising solar energy production. According to a draft law released by the Economy Ministry, new renewable energy projects will receive support based on their ability to align with electricity demand and avoid worsening grid congestion. Fixed feed-in tariffs for new installations will be gradually eliminated. These changes might slow down investments in onshore wind and solar projects, which are already struggling with higher costs and declining revenues due to increasingly negative power prices. Despite these adjustments, the government remains committed to increasing the share of renewables in Germany's total electricity consumption to 80% by 2030. The reforms come amid criticism over the high cost of renewable support, with the government seeking to control spending across various sectors.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
Germany to scale back renewable subsidies amid power grid strain

Germany is planning to reduce renewable energy subsidies through a major reform of its funding system, aiming to address increasing pressure on the national power grid caused by rising solar energy production. According to a draft law released by the Economy Ministry, new renewable energy projects will receive support based on their ability to align with electricity demand and avoid worsening grid congestion. Fixed feed-in tariffs for new installations will be gradually eliminated. These changes might slow down investments in onshore wind and solar projects, which are already struggling with higher costs and declining revenues due to increasingly negative power prices. Despite these adjustments, the government remains committed to increasing the share of renewables in Germany's total electricity consumption to 80% by 2030. The reforms come amid criticism over the high cost of renewable support, with the government seeking to control spending across various sectors.

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