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Photovoltaik: Wo viel Licht ist, ist auch viel Schatten

In: List Forum Band 34

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  • Manuel Frondel/ Nolan Ritter/ Christoph M. Schmidt

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This article demonstrates that the feed-in tariffs currently guaranteed for photovoltaics constitute a sub-sidization regime that, if prolonged until 2020, threatens to reach a level comparable to that of German hard coal production. Yet, as a consequence of the coexistence of the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), the increased use of renewable energy technologies such as photovoltaics triggers no additional emissions reductions beyond those already achieved by ETS alone. Similarly disappointing is the net employment balance, which is likely to be negative if one takes account of the opportunity cost of the photovoltaics support. In line with the INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY , we therefore recommend the immediate and drastic reduction of the magnitude of the feed-in tariffs granted for photovoltaics. Ultimately, producing electricity on this basis is among the most expensive greenhouse gas abatement options. (Original text only available in german language)

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  • Manuel Frondel/ Nolan Ritter/ Christoph M. Schmidt, 2008. "Photovoltaik: Wo viel Licht ist, ist auch viel Schatten," List Forum Chapter, in: List Gesellschaft e.V. (ed.), List Forum Band 34, edition 1, volume 1, chapter 3, pages 28 - 44, List Gesellschaft e.V..
    • Handle: RePEc:lst:lfchap:34-03
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    1. Volker Ruhl & Johann Wackerbauer, 2008. "Structure and development potential of the photovoltaic industry in Germany," ifo Schnelldienst, ifo Institute - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich, vol. 61(14), pages 14-28, July.
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    3. Behm, Philipp, 2018. "Subventionsdschungel Energiewende: Ein Überblick," DSi kompakt 31, DSi - Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V., Berlin.
    4. Manuel Frondel, 2014. "Teuer und ineffizient: Die Emissionsminderung der EU," RWI Positionen, Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung, pages 17, December.
    5. Frondel, Manuel, 2014. "Teuer und ineffizient: Die Emissionsminderung der EU," RWI Positionen 62, RWI - Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung.
    6. Johann Wackerbauer & Jutta Albrecht-Saavedra & Marc Gronwald & Janina Ketterer & Jana Lippelt & Johannes Pfeiffer & Luise Röpke & Markus Zimmer, 2011. "Bewertung der klimapolitischen Maßnahmen und Instrumente: eine Studie im Auftrag der E.ON AG," ifo Forschungsberichte, ifo Institute - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich, number 51.
    7. Frondel, Manuel & Ritter, Nolan & Vance, Colin, 2009. "Die ökonomischen Wirkungen der Förderung Erneuerbarer Energien: Erfahrungen aus Deutschland. Endbericht - Oktober 2009," RWI Projektberichte, RWI - Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung, number 70861.
    8. Marc Gronwald & Jana Lippelt, 2011. "Climate notes: Electricity exports, EEG and emissions trading," ifo Schnelldienst, ifo Institute - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich, vol. 64(03), pages 34-36, February.
    9. Johann Wackerbauer & Jana Lippelt, 2012. "Climate notes: Solar Power Boom with Side-Effects," ifo Schnelldienst, ifo Institute - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich, vol. 65(03), pages 31-34, February.

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