Energie: „Macht mich fassungslos“ – Streit um Kosten der Erneuerbaren
Regierungspolitiker kritisieren die hohen Förderkosten für Windräder und Solaranlagen. Doch Branchenvertreter sagen: Die Gesetzesnovellen, die die Politiker vorschlagen, würden daran fast nichts ändern.
Düsseldorf – A new study reveals that wind and solar energy installations are costing the state a fraction of what it spends on existing plants, according to a report by energy consultancy Enervis exclusively provided to the Handelsblatt. In 2025, the community will incur approximately €14.8 billion in subsidies for wind turbines, solar farms, and rooftop solar panels installed over the past two decades, but only €400 million for new projects awarded financing in 2025.
While the existing fleet comprises more installations than the incoming generation, the cost per gigawatt of installed capacity has dropped significantly. These figures suggest that proposed changes in energy policy will not alleviate the financial burden on the federal budget. However, prominent politicians and business representatives frequently imply the opposite.
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