The situation is dire, not only because of climate change, but also because of the war in Ukraine. Vice-Chancellor Habeck has therefore presented a series of measures to promote renewable energies. However, what is also needed is a change in the licensing practice and faster legal procedures.
Demand for electricity will rise in the coming years, but coal and nuclear shall be taken off the grid. Can solar panels on the roofs of residential property help close the gap in the electricity mix? The current laws leave much to be desired.