aream Press release

Hardly any other policy area is at the center of debate as much as energy policy. This ensures that new ideas are constantly being dumped into the marketplace of opinion. And however good the intentions behind them may be, one thing is foreseeable: Every new idea hampers the transformation of the energy industry until it is implemented or dropped. The discussion about subsidized industrial electricity prices is an ideal example of this.

Green power already fetches higher prices than conventionally generated power. At least with direct contracts, cleanly produced energy can earn a premium margin. But this is just the beginning. In the future, electricity will be offered in many quality levels - depending on the features that accompany it. A commentary by Markus W. Voigt, CEO of the aream Group.

Spring is getting off to a slow start in Germany. Southern Europe, on the other hand, is complaining of drought and record heat. Forest fires, crop failures and water shortages are expected, with corresponding effects on tourism and food prices. "Record temperatures were already recorded in Europe last year", comments Markus W. Voigt, CEO of aream Group. "In the fight against climate change, the last brakes on the switch to renewable energies must now be released."

A severe setback for Europe's wind industry: last year, investments in new turbines really collapsed. "The sums are far below what would be needed," commented Markus W. Voigt, CEO of aream Group. "In view of the increased costs and interest rates, politicians will have to ease the burden on the wind industry and offer investment incentives."