The idea attracted praise from Germany’sfree-market economics minister Philipp Rösler from the Free Democrats (FDP) –but was immediately rejected by most in the green energy sector and theopposition.
Quota-based systems see governments set mandatory levels of renewable power that suppliers must meet either by generating it themselves, or by buying-in tradable certificates from third-party producers.
The so-called monopoly commission alsosaid the support system should lay down a long-term roadmap with annual targetsfor the extension of renewable capacity, and be competitive and“technology-neutral”, which means the cheapest renewable power source shouldprevail.
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