Renewable surplus, expensive electricity: companies face strategic challenges

Germany's electricity system is experiencing a paradox: while the share of renewable energy continuously grows, electricity prices for businesses remain high. In 2023, Germany was a net importer of electricity. Despite this, curtailment of clean energy exceeded 8 TWh, equivalent to the annual consumption of approximately 2.5 million households.

This situation arises partly because the existing infrastructure is designed for centralized power plants, not for decentralized feed-ins with high flexibility demands. Grid bottlenecks, a lack of storage solutions, and regulatory challenges mean that renewable energy often does not reach where it is needed or is not utilized at all.

Consequently, companies face rising grid fees, increased price volatility, and a lack of planning security. This necessitates strategic approaches to both energy production and consumption management.

encosa energy is hosting a webinar on July 23, 2025, to address these issues. The session will cover current developments in the electricity system, impending structural changes, and the role of flexibility and new technologies. Sebastian Becker, CEO of encosa energy, will discuss strategies for businesses to navigate the evolving energy landscape.