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Germany’s Experience in Upscaling Renewable Energy

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  • Joachim Pfeiffer

    (Joachim Pfeiffer is Coordinator for Energy Matters of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany/Christian Social Union of Bavaria (CDU/CSU) parliamentary group in the German Bundestag.)

Abstract

The Renewable Energy Sources Act of Germany has been a success story, thanks to the advantages that derive from promoting energy from renewable sources. The way in which renewable energy sources are promoted under the Renewable Energy Sources Act is a pioneering approach that is unprecedented in Germany or any other country. However, this type of support for innovation cannot be continued indefinitely, for if the federal government’s target is of obtaining 30 per cent of electricity supplies from renewable sources by 2020, this form of support must be re-examined and further developed. Renewable sources of energy are important not purely for environmental reasons but also because they contribute to energy security. Nevertheless, it is important that the supply of energy be climate friendly, environment friendly and cost effective, not only in Germany but throughout the world.

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  • Joachim Pfeiffer, 2010. "Germany’s Experience in Upscaling Renewable Energy," South Asian Survey, , vol. 17(1), pages 179-191, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:soasur:v:17:y:2010:i:1:p:179-191
    DOI: 10.1177/097152311001700113
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    1. Schröer, Sebastian & Zierahn, Ulrich, 2009. "Die deutschen Ausbauziele für erneuerbare Energien: Eine Effizienzanalyse," HWWI Research Papers 1-27, Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWI).
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