How rising costs endanger the energy transition: a survey from Hamburg

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"Steigende Kosten für erneuerbare Energien gefährden die Akzeptanz der Energiewende in Deutschland. Eine aktuelle E.ON-Umfrage zeigt, dass 72 % der Befragten besorgt sind. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Einstellungen zur Solarförderung und die Beliebtheit von Balkonkraftwerken, insbesondere bei jungen Menschen."
"Increasing costs for renewable energies endanger the acceptance of the energy transition in Germany. A current E.ON survey shows that 72 % of those surveyed are concerned. Learn more about the settings on solar funding and the popularity of balcony power plants, especially in young people." (Symbolbild/MB)

increasing costs threaten the energy transition in Germany!

An alarming result shows a new survey by E.ON: A total of 72 percent of Germans are concerned that the constantly increasing costs for promoting renewable energies seriously endanger the acceptance of the energy transition! These shocking numbers throw a shadow on Germany's energy future. Citizens in Thuringia seem particularly affected with 78 percent, followed by Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony-Anhalt and Saarland, where almost three quarters of the respondents share these concerns.

The majority of respondents are worried that the energy transition is stalling because the financing of renewable energies is perceived as too expensive. In cities such as Hamburg, Berlin and Schleswig-Holstein, over two thirds of the respondents also express such concerns.

The willingness for renewable energies remains high

Despite the worrying survey, a ray of hope is in sight! Almost a third of the Germans would invest in its own photovoltaic system (PV system) even without government funding. An astonishing share of 34 percent shows determination to provide solar cells, which harbors the potential of over 4.6 million additional PV systems in Germany.

The so -called balcony power plants - small, compact solar systems for rental apartments are particularly popular. In the age group of 30 to 39-year-olds, an impressive 45 percent intend to buy one within the next five years! This shows that the enthusiasm for renewable energies remains irrefutable, despite the concerns about funding costs.

"We have to act now!" calls for Lars Rosumek, head of group communication at E.On. "The perception of costs is crucial for the acceptance of the energy transition. Germany faces the challenge of rethinking the funding where it is no longer necessary, especially in solar systems."

The will to energy autonomy

The survey clearly shows that citizens are positive about a change in solar funding. Almost a third of the survey participants would choose a PV system, even if there were only one-time state funding for the purchase instead of monthly support. This signals the strong desire for more energy autonomy and less dependence on state grants.

The surprisingly high willingness to invest in solar energy speaks volumes about the commitment of the citizens to actively shape the energy transition - even without state support. This determination could make the future of German energy supply decisively and pave the way for a more environmentally friendly course.

With a representative online survey of 10,000 German citizens, Civey illustrates that the initiative for climate protection in the minds of Germans has long since arrived. The question remains: Germany creates the right balance between costs and funding to ensure the acceptance of the energy transition?