Climate protection and energy policy in Germany

3 November 2024
E-Tec News

Sustainable energy supply with transformer stations and transformer - concrete - compact stations

Transformer stations and Concrete compact stations ensure a reliable and environmentally friendly Power supply. They support the use of renewable energies and contribute to achieving the climate targets in Germany. These robust systems ensure a stable energy infrastructure and a sustainable future.

Climate protection and energy policy in Germany: The role of transformer stations and compact stations for a sustainable energy future

The effects of climate change and the need for sustainable energy systems pose immense challenges for Germany. The German government is pursuing ambitious goals in order to create a climate-neutral energy supply and minimise the CO₂ emissions drastically. Transformer stations and compact stations such as those from Faber E-Tec in Bünde play a central role in this by supporting the energy infrastructure and ensuring a stable energy supply.

Germany on the road to climate neutrality

According to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) a climate-neutral energy supply is essential if economic and social development is to be sustainable (To the sources). Measures to promote renewable energies, such as the provision of loans via the KfW for climate-friendly projects are intended to accelerate change. The aim is to use energy more efficiently and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. These endeavours underline how important the expansion of infrastructure, particularly through transformer stations and compact stations, is for energy policy in Germany.

The expansion of renewable energies and the role of compact stations

In order to achieve the climate targets, the share of renewable energies must continue to rise. The German government is aiming for an 80 per cent share of renewables in electricity consumption by 2030. In the first half of 2024, renewable energies already covered 57 per cent of the electricity consumed in Germany (To the sources). To ensure that the distribution of this sustainable energy remains efficient and stable, a reliable infrastructure is of crucial importance. This is where specialised compact stations and concrete compact stations are used, which serve as central hubs in the low-voltage grid and ensure stable distribution.

Legal framework and investments in infrastructure

The German Energy policy is orientated towards three main objectives: Security of supply, economic efficiency and ecological compatibility. Within the framework of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and the Federal Climate Protection Act Germany is committed to becoming climate-neutral by 2045 (To the sources). This requires a modern and flexible infrastructure, which is realised with the help of concrete transformer stations and low-voltage transformer stations. These systems are not only efficient, but also durable and resilient, making them an important pillar of climate-friendly energy policy.

The importance of transformer stations and compact stations in energy policy

Compact stations from Faber E-Tec: the key to safe and efficient energy supply

Compact substations and concrete substations, such as those developed by Faber E-Tec in Bünde, make a significant contribution to the security and efficiency of the power supply. With increasing demands on the energy infrastructure due to the energy transition, stable and sustainable compact transformer stations are essential for the success of Germany's climate policy. They ensure the necessary flexibility in the electricity grid to compensate for fluctuations caused by the feed-in of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.

According to a recent analysis by the Federal Environment Agency the federal government supports the expansion of this critical infrastructure through incentives and legal measures (To the sources). For example, the construction of concrete transformer stations and other facilities is being funded as part of the 2030 climate protection programme. These facilities are an elementary component of sustainable infrastructure and make an important contribution to climate protection.

Conclusion: investing in green infrastructure

To optimise the Climate protection targets and ensure a sustainable energy supply, a modern infrastructure is essential. Transformer stations and compact stations that have been specially developed to meet the requirements of decentralised and climate-friendly energy generation are crucial here. With the support of German energy policy, which favours the rapid expansion of renewable energies, Faber E-Tec in Bünde is creating solutions that are actively shaping the transition to climate neutrality.

Germany faces an important challenge on the road to climate neutrality. The success of energy policy depends not only on political decisions, but also on technical innovations and the sustainable development of the energy infrastructure. Transformer stations and compact substations are indispensable building blocks that enable a climate-friendly energy future and provide crucial support for Germany's climate policy.