2.18.2019
Flexibility pays in Germany
Market and policy
As Ritter reminds us, flexible plants are rewarded in Germany mainly because they supply energy to the grid when renewable energy is unavailable. Plants that operate for 30,000 hours over 10 years are paid rewards to incentivize a flexible approach in their use.
Original language: German
Origin: Germany
Speaker
Peter Ritter
Co-managing director, EMD Deutschland GbR
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