Germany’s Energy Crisis: A Look At What’s Ahead
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The head of transmission system operator Amprion, Christoph Müller, warns that Germany’s energy supply is facing a challenging winter due to a lack of power plant capacity as the nuclear and planned coal continue to get phased out. The This could lead to targeted power outages and soaring electricity prices, he warns.
Hat-tip: Blackout News here.
Müller paints a serious picture: in a scenario where energy demand outstrips supply, pre-defined groups could experience power cuts lasting around 90 minutes. This is not only a concern for the industrial sector; but it would mean hospitals relying on emergency generators, supermarkets closing their doors, and homes going without power. This is the stage that Germany’s energy supply has deteriorated to.
The crisis highlights a significant gap in Germany’s energy strategy. Müller argues that new, flexible gas-fired power plants are essential to maintain grid stability and prevent a supply shortfall. He expresses serious doubts about the feasibility of the coal phase-out by its 2028 deadline, citing the lack of viable alternatives.
While he dismisses nuclear power as a solution due to its long construction timeline, the overall message is clear: without immediate and massive investment in new power sources, Germany’s energy transition is at risk.
Grid under immense strain
Müller’s assessment is grim and unfortunately realistic. While he doesn’t anticipate a nationwide blackout, he warns that the grid is under immense pressure. The next two winters may be manageable, but the long-term outlook is one where blackouts, rising electricity prices, and a stalled energy transition could become the new reality.
“supermarkets closing their doors”
Food markets and others have to have backup generators, or the ice cream melts and the fish start to smell.
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Running a complete supermarket operation on a generator is a different proposition than supplying generator power only to dedicated electrical panels with critical circuits.
It depends. As always, pesky details matter.
Right. Ice Cream Matters (ICM)
Particularly in Winter.
Are the nuclear plants capable of being restarted or have they been disabled? When your house is at 10C, people may find nuclear power is not that frightening.