Renewables price brake
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The Federal ministers for the environment and for economic affairs’ suggestions for a renewables price brake must be seen in the light of upcoming elections. Any change of law would have to pass the Federal Council and, therefore, political opposition. So it is unlikely the effects of their proposed measures will be as great as some fear. However, the proposal has started a debate about possibilities to control and share the cost associated with expansion of renewable energy in Germany.
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