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Resource Adequacy Debate in Germany

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    Resource Adequacy Debate in Germany

    The publication outlines the status quo of German resource adequacy policy for the electricity sector as well as the political debate on its reform.

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Our energy system must be converted to renewable electricity, hydrogen and district heating in order to achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2045.

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