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The energy transition, simply explained, is the shift from using fossil fuels to renewable energies to make energy supply more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Energy producers like Prokon play a decisive role in this process by offering solutions that enable electricity consumers to switch to green energy. The goal is to significantly increase the share of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and water in the energy mix to reduce CO2 emissions and combat climate change. For you as a consumer, this means not only contributing to environmental protection but often also achieving long-term cost savings.
In Germany, the importance of renewable energies is steadily increasing, as they are a crucial step towards a more sustainable and climate-friendly future. With the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2045, the Federal Republic is increasingly relying on the power of wind, sun, water, and biomass. At Prokon, we not only invest in expanding renewable energy sources, but also enable you and your company to be part of this important change. By promoting and shaping innovative green projects in the field of renewable energies, Prokon significantly contributes to driving forward the energy transition in Germany and ensuring a sustainable future for future generations.
In the first half of 2023, Germany reached a significant milestone: over half of its electricity demand was covered by renewable sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower. This is an achievement highlighted by the Federal Ministry for Economy and Climate Protection. The goals for the future are even more ambitious: by 2030, Germany aims for 80% of its gross electricity consumption to come from renewable energies. This step is important from both political and societal perspectives to advance the expansion of renewable energies. This not only aims to increase energy security but also strengthen the independence from fossil fuels. Conscious and efficient energy management further supports this goal and contributes to a more sustainable future.
Renewable energies play a key role in the energy transition and offer unique advantages:
Solar energy is generated by solar cells that directly convert sunlight into electricity. It is particularly valuable as it can be used nearly anywhere sunlight is available.
Wind energy is obtained through wind turbines that convert kinetic energy from the wind into electricity. Wind farms can be built both onshore and offshore.
Hydropower harnesses the energy of flowing or falling water to generate electricity. It is one of the oldest and most reliable energy sources.
Biomass derives energy from organic materials like plant residues and animal waste, which are burnt or gasified to produce heat and electricity.
Geothermal energy uses the heat from the Earth's interior for power generation and heating purposes.
The challenges of the energy transition include the necessary expansion of infrastructure to balance the fluctuating availability of wind and solar energy. Furthermore, the successful integration of renewable energies into the existing grid requires substantial investments in storage technologies and the development of intelligent grids. Additionally, ongoing political and societal support is essential to address all these challenges of the energy transition and establish the required legal and financial frameworks.
Climate protection aims to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, primarily resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels. The energy transition represents a strategic approach that promotes the transition to an economy based on renewable energy sources. This reduces our dependence on fossil fuels while also contributing to supply security and political independence.
By reducing the reliance on fossil and nuclear raw materials, the dependence on raw material suppliers such as Russia, as well as on Arab and African regimes, is also reduced. In this sense, the energy transition is a crucial step towards climate protection: it enables the achievement of global warming targets, securing quality of life for future generations, and promoting sustainable development. At the same time, it enhances national and European energy supply and contributes to political stability.
If you choose Prokon as a certified green energy provider, you actively contribute to a greener and more sustainable energy supply, and thus to a better future.
Each of our electricity customers receives green electricity directly from Prokon's wind turbines. But we go one step further: Throughout the year, our wind turbines generate more energy than all of our customers consume together. This enables us to actively supply the German electricity grid with additional green energy. Moreover, as a citizen energy cooperative, we reinvest our surpluses in new renewable energy facilities, actively driving forward the energy transition. This practice is unique in Germany.
Join in actively supporting the green transition with Prokon - for a cleaner, renewable future. Find out more about becoming a member of Prokon and our green energy tariffs today!
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