While only the broadest of conclusions can be drawn as to the consequences of the decision, it is clear the government intends to tilt the playing field steeply in favour of offshore wind, while keeping a lid on solar PV growth.
Having last year cut a deal with utilities that would have allowed them to keep some nuclear plants operating until 2034, the government now says the entire fleet — covering a quarter of Germany’s electricity needs — will be spiked by 2022.
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