Germany’s energy transition must simultaneously meet the goals of competitiveness, energy security, and decarbonization – a challenge that requires clear investment guidelines. High energy prices threaten economic stability, public acceptance of the transition, and the country’s industrial base, which is why investments must be targeted at cost-reducing, efficient, and resilient technologies. The central measure of success is the energy costs faced by end consumers. Risks such as stranded assets, technological lock-ins, and geopolitical dependencies further increase the pressure to invest strategically and with technological openness in order to ensure long-term energy security and achieve climate targets.
„Only by aligning competitiveness, energy security, and decarbonization – and underpinning them with clear investment guardrails – can the energy transition succeed in a way that is both economically viable and politically supported.“
Dr. Tobias Lechtenfeld,
Executive Director of Tech for Net Zero
