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BDEW Warns: Energy Transition Report Delay Could Hinder Renewables

The delayed report could lead to hasty decisions. BDEW urges careful evaluation to support, not hinder, renewable energy growth.

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BDEW Warns: Energy Transition Report Delay Could Hinder Renewables

The German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) has expressed concerns over the upcoming energy transition monitoring report. BDEW President Simone Peter fears that the delayed publication and potential politico reactions could hinder the expansion of renewable energies in the stock market today.

The report, initially scheduled for this week, has been postponed until next week by the Federal Ministry of Economics. Peter worries that the monitoring could lead to hasty political decisions that further complicate existing power market issues.

BDEW advocates for adapting the power market and grid expansion to accommodate renewable energies, rather than the other way around. It prioritizes the growth and integration of photovoltaics and wind power, along with bolstering domestic controllable backup capacities. The association also sees potential in bioenergy, hydropower, geothermal energy, storage, combined heat and power (CHP), and sector coupling for a renewable energy future.

BDEW urges all stakeholders to carefully evaluate the news from the monitoring results. During his tenure as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action from 2021 to 2025, Robert Habeck oversaw the publication of such reports.

BDEW's concerns highlight the delicate balance between energy policy, market adaptation, and politico decision-making. As the energy transition monitoring report nears publication, all parties involved are encouraged to consider the long-term implications of their responses.

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