German TSOs Request €17 Billion in 2025 Budget for Renewable Subsidies as Shortfall Widens

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's four largest high-voltage transmission system operators (TSOs)—, Amprion, , and —announced on Friday a requirement of approximately €17.03 billion ($18.43 billion) from the national budget to cover green electricity subsidies in 2025.

This substantial budgetary demand aligns with the federal government's shift to fully subsidize renewable energy surcharges, a move aimed at reducing the financial impact on consumers and businesses.

The TSOs projected an end-of-2024 account balance of €500 million, which, once deducted, brings the required funding to around €16.5 billion.

However, Finance Minister Christian Lindner's draft budget for 2025, prepared earlier in the year, earmarked only €15.9 billion, creating a projected shortfall. The gap, initially estimated at €12 billion, has now expanded to €13.5 billion following recent economic and tax projections.

Germany's transition to a budget-financed renewable energy levy marks a shift from partial funding through a surcharge, increasing the direct budget burden as the country accelerates its renewable energy targets.

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