Renewable energy is energy derived from naturally replenishing sources that are virtually limitless on human timescales. Renewable energy, as opposed to finite fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, is derived from abundant and sustainable resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, geothermal heat, and biomass. These sources use the Earth's natural processes and cycles to generate electricity without depleting finite reserves or contributing significantly to environmental degradation.
Germany Renewable Energy Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Drivers: Reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. The German government has announced that it will offer a subsidy to reduce imports through acts such as the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which outlines support for renewable electricity production and includes a feed-in tariff scheme for plants. Germany has few oil and gas resources to meet its energy demand and is attempting to reduce its reliance on imports. The country is attempting to shift away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy. Germany has passed legislation to phase out coal-fired power generation in the coming years. Renewable energy is expected to fill the energy demand and supply gap, with wind and solar energy accounting for a large share.
Challenge: It is imperative to find effective energy storage solutions. To fully realize the potential of renewable energy sources, efficient storage systems that can store excess energy during peak production periods and release it during low production periods must be developed. Furthermore, regulatory and policy uncertainties pose challenges to Germany's renewable energy market. Changes in government policies or incentives can have an impact on investor confidence and slow the development of renewable energy.
Impact of COVID-19 on Germany Renewable Energy Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on Germany's renewable energy market. Scheduled maintenance has become a significant challenge for industry players during high wind season due to social distancing norms and a shrinking labour force. Furthermore, project delays and order cancellations have impacted the main markets for wind turbine installations and blade manufacturing.
Germany Renewable Energy Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA, General Electric Company, SunPower Corporation, Centrotherm International AG, Senvion S.A.
Germany Renewable Energy Market Segmentation:
By Source Type: Based on the Type, Germany Renewable Energy Market is segmented as; Bioenergy, Hydro, Solar, Wind, Other Renewable Energy Source.
By End-User: Based on the End-User, Germany Renewable Energy Market is segmented as; Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Others.
By Region: This research also includes data for Eastern Regions, Western Regions, Northern Regions, Southern Regions.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.