News that the renewables surcharge is set to jump to €0.053 ($0.069) per kWh in 2013 – from €0.036/kWh at present – was initially leaked by government sources and then later affirmed by Germany’s BWE wind lobby, which sought immediately to contain the damage.
The increased renewables surcharge, alongside other factors, means that the average German consumer may see their power bill rise by as much as 11% next year – among the fastest growth rates in Europe.
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