aream Press release

The energy transition poses major challenges for Europe’s electricity grids. New solutions and flexible control are more in demand than ever. “Experience from abroad shows that smart grids and modern technology are paving the way for a sustainable energy supply,” says Patrick Lemcke-Braselmann, Co-CEO of aream Group SE.

Electricity prices in Europe continue to fluctuate significantly, and negative hours are becoming more frequent on sunny days. “Investors can benefit from diversifying nationally to limit volatility in their portfolios. The expansion of power storage facilities should bring additional stability in the near future,” says Patrick Lemcke-Braselmann, Co-CEO of aream Group SE.

What many in Germany are calling a disappointing summer is described by meteorologists at the German Weather Service as “weather with strong variability“. In July, warnings of heat, storms and heavy rainfall alternated. “This not only affected holidaymakers and day trippers, but unfortunately also the output of solar power systems in the country“, says Patrick Lemcke-Braselmann, Co-CEO of aream Group SE.

It is a remarkable development: just a few years ago, renewable energies had to be laboriously promoted and expanded, against fierce resistance and with a great deal of political courage. Today, however, we are witnessing a paradoxical turnaround: it is no longer renewables, but fossil fuel technologies - such as 20 new gas-fired power plants - that are now to be promoted with billions of euros in additional surcharges on electricity prices. This is not only an ecological and, above all, economic mistake, but also a sobering indictment of our country's energy policy. – A commentary by Markus W. Voigt, CEO of aream Group SE.