Decisive election year in Central Germany – Quo vadis renewable energy sector?
A new state government will be elected in Thuringia and Saxony this year. The renewable energy sector is keeping a close eye on political developments. The German Wind Energy Association is taking the opportunity to talk to key politicians about the important issues facing the industry. This year, Thuringia’s Minister of Economics, Science and Digital Society Wolfgang Tiefensee and State Secretary Ines Fröhlich from the Saxon State Ministry of Economics, Labor and Transport will be among those taking part in the panel discussion.
The industry between vision and reality
Innovative companies face numerous obstacles in the realization of their projects. One of these obstacles is the network issue. Starting with the construction of large projects such as the Suedlink through to the connection of individual systems to the local distribution grid. Take part in the discussion on topics relating to grid expansion and connection. How can the renewable energy sector manage to supply domestic industry with green electricity? Find out about the latest developments in the participation and acceptance of renewable energy systems. What models of participation are currently being discussed? You can also look forward to exciting presentations on the municipal heating transition. Learn from regional examples how a heat transition can succeed and how companies have gone about it.
Focus on flexible energy systems
Another key topic at the Renewables Industry Day in Central Germany will be the implementation of large-scale battery storage systems and hydrogen. What challenges and opportunities are there in connection with making renewable energy systems more flexible? How can the systems be used so that they optimally support the achievement of grid stability and at the same time ensure security of supply? And where can you find flagship projects in Central Germany?