Position Paper - the Future of CCS in Germany

Published by: Datamonitor

Published: Jun. 9, 2009 - 7 Pages

Table of Contents

DATAMONITOR VIEW

CATALYST

SUMMARY

METHODOLOGY

ANALYSIS

CCS is a key component in Germany's effort to overcome security of supply and long-term climate change concerns

In April 2009, the German Federal Cabinet adopted the CCS act-a necessary yet insufficient condition to drive the uptake of CCS

The current political and energy landscape in Germany provides the ideal platform for the development of CCS

CCS will take root as part of the country's challenge to replace a significant proportion of power generation in the coming years

Germany's climate protection strategy focuses on the increased use of renewable power and higher levels of energy efficiency

CCS will not threaten the development of existing and future significant renewable energy capabilities in Germany

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List of Figures

Figure 1: There is a very strong case for CCS in a country which depends on coal for about half of its electricity needs

Figure 2: Phasing out of nuclear means Germany faces an energy supply gap, despite major renewable capacity additions

Figure 3: Renewable power generation has seen remarkable growth since 1997, albeit from a low installed base

Abstract

• A concise review of the German draft CCS act, adopted by the German Federal Cabinet in April 2009.
• Five years worth of German global power output data across the entire power generation technology spectrum (conventional and mainstream renewables).
• German power supply and demand data (both current and forecast to 2012) coupled to a high level estimate of power imports, exports and losses.
• Reasons why CCS will not threaten the development of existing and future significant renewable energy capabilities in Germany.

• Quickly determine and assimilate the most critical developments and issues that challenge and promote the development of CCS in Germany.
• Benchmark the relative appeal of CCS against other forms of renewable power generation in the wider context of Germany's dynamic energy landscape.
• Tailor your strategy having assessed how German CCS will be impacted by technology maturity, policy incentives and the wider German energy landscape.

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