Germany Prepares for Major Coal Phaseout in Renewable Energy Transition
Germany is preparing to phase out coal, a significant step in its transition to renewable energy. The process involves multiple federal ministries, including the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, and requires substantial financial commitments. The UK, meanwhile, has made significant strides in reducing coal generation.
The UK has cut coal generation by nearly 85% in the last five years and experienced two coal-free days. In Germany, four cabinet ministers, led by the economic minister, are working on the coal exit decision. The 'Coal Commission', tasked with structuring the phaseout, has delayed its decision, with the latest target being 'sometime in early 2019'.
Germany, the world's largest miner and burner of brown coal, plans to reduce production by half by 2030 but not exit coal entirely for several more decades. A key challenge is finding a long-term solution for affected coal workers and industries. By March, Germany had already exceeded its full-year quota of carbon dioxide emissions. The European Commission has allocated billions of euros to assist impacted coal mining areas in transition.
Germany's coal exit, crucial for its Energiewende, is a complex process involving multiple ministries and substantial financial commitments. The UK's significant reduction in coal generation serves as an example. The 'Coal Commission's' decision, though delayed, is eagerly awaited to provide a roadmap for Germany's coal phaseout and support for affected workers and industries.
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