Germany plans to scale back renewable-energy subsidies in a sweeping overhaul of its funding system, as surging solar output puts growing strain on the country’s power grid.From 2027, new renewable generators should receive support “in a way that benefits both the market and the system,” according to a draft law published by the Economy Ministry late on Friday. That means rewarding projects that respond more closely to electricity demand and do not worsen grid congestion.Fixed feed-in tariffs for new installations would be gradually phased out under the proposal.
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Germany to scale back renewable subsidies amid power grid strain
Germany's Economy Ministry has published a draft law proposing a significant overhaul of renewable energy subsidies. Starting in 2027, new renewable energy generators will receive support designed to benefit both the market and the power grid.
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Germany's Economy Ministry has published a draft law proposing a significant overhaul of renewable energy subsidies. Starting in 2027, new renewable energy generators will receive support designed to benefit both the market and the power grid. This shift aims to reward projects that better align with electricity demand and avoid exacerbating grid congestion. Consequently, fixed feed-in tariffs for new installations will be gradually phased out. The ministry's decision stems from the increasing strain on Germany's power grid due to surging solar energy output.
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Germany plans to scale back renewable-energy subsidies.
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