Further information on the background of the planned reduction, but also on the planned adjustment of the tariffs can be found (in German) at:
http://www.bmu.de/erneuerbare/energien/doc/45543.php
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German minister for environment presents key points for the new feed-in tariffs for PV generated energy
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Posting Date | 27 January 2010
Countries | Germany
Type of News | News from countries
Theme | Energy policies, Energy efficiency technologies and materials, On-site renewable energy sources, Socio-economics and finances related to energy conservation and renewable energy in buildings
Target Group | Local/regional/national authorities and facilitators, Building professionals, Building occupants
Editor organization URL | http://www.bmu.de
Due to the market price reduction for photovoltaic modules of about 30 % (investment costs and installation costs) within 2009 the current feed-in tariffs in Germany have to be regarded as too high so that the technology is being "over-promoted". This has been stated by the minister of the environment. Therefore the German government plans to reduce the feed-in tariffs for electricity production by photovoltaic systems. The key points for the proposed new renewable energy act have been presented on 20 January 2010. Additionally to the already fixed reduction of the tariffs according to the current act, the new proposal foresees another 15 % decrease of the feed-in tariff.
Submission URL(s) | http://www.bmu.de/erneuerbare/energien/doc/45543.php
Source Languages | German