In Germany, it has won the first of the region’s coal-fired power plants, which were previously shut down as part of the green energy transition but remained in reserve. This was reported by the DPA agency, reports TASS.
The coal-fired power station, operated by the Czech concern EPH, is located near Hannover.
On July 14, the German government allowed coal-fired power plants to continue operating from a reserve to generate more electricity in the face of gas shortages.
Earlier, the Minister of Economy and Climate, German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habek did not rule out that the economic situation in Germany could be “worse than it was during the COVID-19 pandemic” due to changes in the energy sector.
Room declarationAn “ambitious plan” is being prepared to ensure the return of coal-fired power plants in the event of an energy crisis.