Progress in energy transition varies considerably across Germany

The progress of Germany’s energy transition varies immensely throughout the country, a study published by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) suggests. In rural areas and particularly on the coasts, the transition to a clean and decentralised power supply is “way ahead” of more densely populated parts of Germany, UFZ researchers found. By analysing data on energy production and consumption, the scientists compiled a map that illustrates the individual score for all of Germany’s more than 12,000 municipalities. Taking these spatial differences into account could be key for ensuring the country as a whole masters the transition as projected, according to the UFZ.

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