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Germany's Wind and Solar Deployment 1991 - 2015

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  • Peter, Jakob

    (Energiewirtschaftliches Institut an der Universitaet zu Koeln (EWI))

  • Elberg, Christina

    (Energiewirtschaftliches Institut an der Universitaet zu Koeln (EWI))

  • Bettzüge, Marc Oliver

    (Energiewirtschaftliches Institut an der Universitaet zu Koeln (EWI))

  • Höffler, Felix

    (Energiewirtschaftliches Institut an der Universitaet zu Koeln (EWI))

Abstract

In this case study, Germany´s wind and solar deployment from 1991 to 2015 is analyzed with wind and solar representing a major pillar in Germany´s energy transition. Germany´s NREAP capacity goals for wind and solar power have been outreached, amongst others due to the (at times) generous and investor-risk minimizing feed-in tariff system (EEG) as well as supportive grid connection conditions for renewable energy generators. For a successful integration of further amounts of wind and solar energy, system flexibility, amongst others via a stronger integration of the European electricity market, is key. Also, market design adjustments will become necessary, for which the two in this research cooperation with Stanford University analyzed electricity markets in California and Texas can represent best-practice examples with regard to short-term gate closure times and regionalized electricity pricing.

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  • Peter, Jakob & Elberg, Christina & Bettzüge, Marc Oliver & Höffler, Felix, 2015. "Germany's Wind and Solar Deployment 1991 - 2015," EWI Working Papers 2015-8, Energiewirtschaftliches Institut an der Universitaet zu Koeln (EWI).
  • Handle: RePEc:ris:ewikln:2015_008
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    1. Iulia Lupu & Gheorghe Hurduzeu & Radu Lupu & Maria-Floriana Popescu & Camelia Gavrilescu, 2023. "Drivers for Renewable Energy Consumption in European Union Countries. A Panel Data Insight," The AMFITEATRU ECONOMIC journal, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 25(63), pages 380-380, April.

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    Keywords

    Comparative Analysis; Decarbonization; RES Deployment; Energy Sector Regulation;
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    JEL classification:

    • L94 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Electric Utilities
    • N70 - Economic History - - Economic History: Transport, International and Domestic Trade, Energy, and Other Services - - - General, International, or Comparative
    • Q42 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Alternative Energy Sources
    • Q48 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Government Policy

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