aream Press release

In good times, you must stock up to ensure supply in bad times. This basic economic rule also applies to solar energy. Sometimes it is abundant, sometimes even overly so, while at other times it is scarce. "The solution to many of these problems is remarkably simple," says Patrick Lemcke-Braselmann, Co-CEO of aream Group SE. "A bold and, above all, rapid expansion of storage capacities and more flexibility: that's what the energy transition needs to be economically successful."

A heatwave grips Europe, while a cold snap hits Argentina – once again, the world is talking about the weather. Remarkably, people no longer seem to be as concerned about climate change itself. According to a survey by the Forsa Institute, only seven per cent of Germans still consider the climate to be one of the three most important issues. “Fortunately, the expansion of renewable energies in Germany is progressing, regardless of the attention-grabbing economic cycles“, says Patrick Lemcke-Braselmann, Co-CEO of aream Group SE.

Photovoltaics (PV) is considered one of the main pillars of the energy transition. However, the rapid expansion of solar energy in southern Europe, particularly in Spain, has revealed a surprising phenomenon: electricity prices fall in spring, but rise in summer –despite maximum solar radiation. “The decisive factor here is the evolution of consumption patterns“, explains Patrick Lemcke-Braselmann, Co-CEO of aream Group SE.

Landowners play a crucial role in the transition to renewable energy - and stand to gain significantly in the process. ”Land is needed for the transition, and some farmers become energy farmers as a result”, says Patrick Lemcke-Braselmann, Co-CEO of aream Group SE. ”Nowadays, the land can even serve a dual purpose – for both energy generation and for agricultural cultivation.”