A level playing field between different energy carriers and sectors is key to energy system integration. It is a prerequisite that energy can flow through the 'whole system' (power-gas-heat-transport-etc.) in an efficient way; i.e. based on market signals and without undue barriers or disturbance. This is the noble objective. The 'reality check' of energy taxes... Continue Reading →
A plea for considering the renewables expansion in a holistic way that incorporates the green job it triggers
Recently, I read an interesting comment on LinkedIn which translated the PV expansion in Austria, which is a cornerstone of the upcoming EAG law (Erneuerbaren-Ausbau-Gesetz) in hardware and handles required to reach the objective of additional 27 TWh PV generation capacity until 2030: And very good news on top of that: Millions of modules do... Continue Reading →
100% renewable…but what’s the basis?
Today at the EU-Energieforum organized by VERBUND there was a good presentation of the central aspects of the EAG Austrian energy law package by representatives of the responsible Austrian ministry (BMK).Confronted with the question if the presented figure below reflects all the renewable energy support costs for the objective of climate neutrality in 2040, their -... Continue Reading →