Lack of electricity in Bavaria: Experts warn against import-dependent energy supplies

Lack of electricity in Bavaria: Experts warn against import-dependent energy supplies

As blackout-news.de reports, there is concern in Bavaria about the decline in electricity production. The Free State is experiencing its lowest level in 40 years. Experts warn of increasing dependence on energy imports. Martin Stümpfig, energy expert for the Green Party, emphasizes the importance of a crisis-proof power supply and points out that Bavaria has to import up to 70 percent of its electricity in winter. Dependence on other federal states is a critical issue. Detlef Fischer, general manager of the VBEW, also points to possible consequences if France cannot replace its nuclear power plants. According to VBEW, Bavaria's electricity production has fallen to the level of the 1980s. However, electricity demand continues to rise, driven by electric cars and heat pumps.

Renewable energies cannot yet completely replace the loss of nuclear power. There is growth in photovoltaics, but things are looking less rosy for wind power. Angelika Niebler, CSU MEP and energy expert, calls for a greater expansion of renewable energies and additional gas power plants that could run on green hydrogen. However, the federal government has not yet presented a concept for the expansion of gas power plants. Bertram Brossardt, head of the Bavarian Business Association, also calls for more commitment in this area.

Bavarian politicians are considering whether more electricity needs to be imported, which would require additional power lines. The CSU is calling for faster expansion of the power grid, and Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger is lobbying the Federal Network Agency for a third major power line. He justifies this with an underestimation of future electricity requirements in the current plans. Aiwanger had previously spoken out against further power lines and suggested using wind power to produce hydrogen for gas power plants.

These developments pose financial risks and require careful analysis of the impact on the market and the financial industry. The increasing dependence on imports and the decline in electricity production can lead to higher energy prices and could also influence investment opportunities and economic development in Bavaria. In addition, there is the challenge of planning the expansion of renewable energies and infrastructure in accordance with future energy needs in order to ensure regional energy supplies.

According to a report by blackout-news.de,