Even traffic light politicians are currently enthusiastic about the energy transition. Some are even calling for new nuclear power plants. Fraunhofer researcher Christoph Kost, one of the top experts in energy systems, would like to set some things straight.
Mister Cost, You and other scientists recently modeled and analyzed Germany’s electricity supply until 2045. Is the federal government on the right track with its energy transition policy?
Yes, the goal is moving in the right direction. It corresponds very well with the results of most energy system studies for Germany that have been published in recent years.
According to surveys, the majority of Germans are afraid that we will not achieve the desired CO2 neutrality Nuclear power never create. Right?
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