In the dispute over a possible split of the German electricity bidding zone, the Commission does not want to exert any pressure on Germany at present. At a Europe.Table Live Briefing, however, the Directorate-General for Energy also made an appeal to the German government.
By Manuel Berkel
In a new study, German economist Veronika Grimm concludes that despite the falling costs of wind and solar power, real electricity costs will remain at around the 2021 level until 2040. However, this is only true under the assumption that electricity demand remains completely inflexible, which contradicts many other forecasts.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
When approving capacity mechanisms for the electricity market, the EU Commission wants a more differentiated assessment of the security of supply in the EU. In Germany, this could facilitate the construction of new gas-fired power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
The federal government has agreed on a restructuring of the power supply. However, in doing so, it overlooks the new European legal acceleration option in the amended Electricity Market Regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
The German government wants to prevent different electricity prices on the exchange. Now it senses a new EU plan to split the German price zone through the back door – and is suing Europe's top regulators.
By Manuel Berkel
European energy policy is expected to be shaped by four topics in 2024: Infrastructure, gas-fired power plants, the targets for 2040 and a new governance framework. The latter could determine whether the industry has a future in Europe.
By Manuel Berkel
Following the agreement reached by energy ministers on electricity market reform, experts discuss the consequences for companies and consumers. Answers to the most important questions.
By Manuel Berkel
At the last minute, EU energy ministers in Luxembourg agreed on a common position on reforming the electricity market. However, it has not yet been clarified to what extent France can subsidize the price of electricity for its industry thanks to its old nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
