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2019 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
Renewable Energy Sources Act 2017 in Germany—Auctions for Renewable Energy Transition
Author : Henning Thomas
Published in: International Climate Protection
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
With the Renewable Energy Sources Act 2017 (EEG 2017), Germany is introducing the most far-reaching system change in its support mechanism for renewable energy sources for electricity generation since 1990. After feed-in tariffs with a defined amount in the Act itself have been granted so far, the main renewable energy sources wind (onshore and offshore), solar and biomass now have to compete in technology-specific auctions to be able to claim a support. This contribution throws a light on the underlying reasons for the introduction of auctions for renewable energy sources and explains the functioning of auctions with a focus on onshore wind. The success of this new support mechanism involving auctions will have major impacts on the success of Germany’s climate change policy due to the central role that the energy transition to renewable energy sources has therein.