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New gas-fired power plants in Germany: Rich people rely on fossil energy

By | July 27, 2025

Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) plans to build around 40 new gas-fired power plants with a total capacity of 20 gigawatts by 2030 to ensure security of supply. The mandatory conversion to hydrogen has been scrapped, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups and experts. Reiche emphasizes that new gas-fired power plants are necessary to fill electricity gaps when wind and solar energy production is insufficient. ... Read more »