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100% energy supply by renewable energy sources: A German case study. Andreas Gursch Director Environmental Science & Technology European Chamber of Commerce Taipei. High dependence on imports. Energy mix in Germany. Legislation as initiator. Renewable energy act (EEG).
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100% energy supply by renewable energy sources:A German case study Andreas Gursch Director Environmental Science & Technology European Chamber of Commerce Taipei
Renewable energy act (EEG) • Federal law (further development of the Power Feed-In Law of 1991) • Priority for feed-in of RE • Extensive regulation for grid access • legally regulated payment rates • Long-term perspective and investment security (15–30 years) • Incentive for the opening up of new potentials and technologies (esp. biomass and geothermal energy) • Strong incentive for efficiency boost, by degression of payment rates Cost for consumer
The 100% renewables scenario (hydro) Locations for hydro pumping stations
Thank you for your attention Virtual power plant project by: ISET (Institut für Solare Energieversorgungstechnik) www.iset.uni-kassel.de