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EEG amendment fuels hopes of a boost for hydropower

2023-03-14 15:45

Philip Akoto

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The current EEG could play into the hands of operators and builders of small hydropower plants. (Image: Stadtwerke Mainz)

Dresden (energate) - Small hydropower has so far played a rather minor role in the energy transition. The latest revision of the EEG could change that to some extent and provide a boost for modernisation and new construction. At least that is what the Central German Hydropower Association is hoping for. For the eastern part of the country alone, the association estimates that there is 86 MW of unused potential in run-of-river power plants. This is what Martin Richter, president ...

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