Opposition to Solar Energy Reductions by SPD (Social Democratic Party)
In a recent development, the future of state funding for new solar installations in Germany has become a contentious issue within the black-red coalition, a partnership between the CDU/CSU and SPD.
Federal Minister of Economics, Kathrin Reiche (CDU), has proposed phasing out state funding for new solar installations, arguing that new, small PV systems are profitable in the market. However, her proposal has sparked criticism, including from the coalition partner.
Nina Scheer, the SPD parliamentary group's spokesperson on energy policy, has rejected the proposal, stating that it contradicts the coalition agreement's commitment to solar energy funding. Scheer emphasized the need for more flexibility, storage, efficient network utilization, and a significant expansion of today's regulated, i.e., wasted, electricity.
The coalition agreement also includes a commitment to make private households actors in their own energy supply. Scheer, in referring to the agreement, stated that it was not agreed to partially phase out solar energy funding.
CDU politician Reiche, however, wants to leave feed-in tariffs for existing solar installations unchanged, citing existing protection. Industry associations have criticized Reiche's statements regarding solar installations.
No specific timeline for the proposed phase-out of state funding for new solar installations was mentioned, and the specific implications of this phase-out were not detailed in the discussions. The prices for solar systems and storage have significantly decreased, which could potentially impact the profitability of new solar installations.
The dispute is brewing within the black-red coalition, with the stance of the coalition partner regarding the proposal yet to be disclosed. As the debate continues, the future of solar energy funding in Germany remains uncertain.
For more detailed and up-to-date analysis of this controversy, it is recommended to consult recent dedicated news articles or official government releases specifically covering Kathrin Reiche's solar funding proposals and the political debate within the coalition. The absence of relevant information in these search results suggests the issue may be very recent, localized, or not widely reported outside specialized outlets.
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