Security of supply through renewable energy

Energy supply in Germany is mainly based on fuel imports: Around 83 percent of natural gas and 61 percent of coal comes from abroad. 97 percent of oil and all uranium is imported. The reserves of most energy sources are concentrated in a few countries. A large proportion of the required energy comes from politically unstable regions. For the business location Germany this dependency is a substantial burden.

In addition, oil, gas, coal and uranium are finite resources. With the exception of coal, the reserves of these energy sources available under present conditions suffice for a few decades only. At the same time, worldwide energy consumption is growing, especially in countries such as China and India. This leads to global supply bottlenecks and rapidly rising energy prices.

Renewable energy on the other hand is inexhaustible and is available in our own country. Use of sun, biomass, water, wind and geothermal energy strengthens the regional added value and reduces dependence on imports.