Promotion of New Gas Power Plants: Riche Plans Stricter Requirements for Coal Conversion
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After the coal phase-out in 2030, gas power plants are to ensure the stability of the electricity grids. The conversion of decommissioned coal power plants is also to be supported by the state. In order to avoid misincentives, Minister Reiche sharpens the specifications.
At the first auction for a future power reserve, many coal-fired power plants were going to be converted to gas. The Ministry of Economy wants to make this more difficult – with a very delicate change.
The next call for tenders for power plant capacity will be subject to stricter conditions starting on Tuesday, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs will respond to massive criticism.
RWE and LEAG received increases for new gas power plants. Now the Ministry of Economics is examining rules for the second round of tenders.
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