Germany Power Report Q4 2015 - New Market Study Published

Renewable electricity generation will take a bigger share of the German energy mix over our forecast period as Germany pursues its ambitious Energiewende - a policy that will result in major structural changes to the traditional electricity utility business model . Strong popular support for the energy transition will ensure that Germany retains its status as Europe's renewable energy bellw ether, despite the huge costs involved and the resultant macroeconomic implications.

The reform of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) is slowing the pace of renewables expansion so as to reduce the costs associated with the Energiewende (energy transition), but there has been no change in Germany's green energy policy trajectory. Germany will continue to register rapid growth in renewable-based electricity generation and retain its position as a global renewables powerhouse. This will, however, have significant implications for the economy and structural problems in the utilities sector are unlikely to recede.

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Our core view is that the Energiewende will lead to higher electricity prices over the next decade and ultimately damage the competitiveness of German industry. This will continue until Germany either reverses its commitment to renewable energy or adopts a more accommodative fiscal policy - both of which are unlikely under the current administration. Furthermore, the government will not be able to protect industry from higher energy costs indefinitely as workers will ultimately demand higher compensation for the cost of living - meaning Germany will pay the macroeconomic costs of Energiewende, regardless of who foots the bill. As such, we maintain the Energiewende will erode German competitiveness.

The Germany Power Report features BMI Research's market assessment and independent forecasts covering electricity generation (coal, gas, oil, nuclear, hydro and non-hydro renewables), electricity consumption, trade, transmission and distribution losses and electricity generating capacity.

The Germany Power Report also analyses the impact of regulatory changes, recent developments and the background macroeconomic outlook and features competitive landscapes comparing national and multinational operators by sales, market share, investments, projects, partners and expansion strategies.

Key Benefits

* Use BMI's independent industry forecasts for Germany to test other views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic planning in the power market.
* Target business opportunities and risks Germany's power sector through our reviews of latest power industry trends, regulatory changes, and major deals, projects and investments in Germany.
* Assess the activities, strategy and market position of your competitors, partners and clients via our Competitive Landscape analysis.

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