Kommentar: Die Aussicht auf sinkende Strompreise trügt
Der Ausbau der Netze wird in den kommenden Jahren zusammengerechnet Investitionen in der Größenordnung von etwa einer halben Billion Euro erforderlich machen.
German electricity prices are a significant burden for the German economy, frequently cited as an investment hurdle. Positive news surfaces when experts predict a slight decline in prices for the coming years. However, caution is advised as this pertains to wholesale electricity prices. These prices might fall if natural gas prices ease and the increasing share of renewable energy drives the market price down, especially benefiting consumers who can control their consumption flexibly.
"Read more: Hope for Germany's location: Experts anticipate falling electricity prices" Yet, potential relief faces additional burdens. The wholesale price only reflects a part of the reality. Furthermore, supplementary costs are added. A prime example is the charges for using the electricity networks, which are increasing. Network expansion across all voltage levels will require investments of roughly half a trillion euros in the coming years.
Network operators recover the funds from electricity consumers. Even today, network charges account for over 30 percent of many household bills. Industrial companies pay millions for network usage.
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