Germany is set to decommission seven lignite-fired power plant units with a total capacity of 3.1 gigawatts by the end of March, as reported by the news agency dpa in Süddeutsche Zeitung. Originally delayed due to the energy crisis, these closures come as part of efforts to conserve natural gas amidst supply concerns. Five units were removed from the security reserve, while two others continued operation beyond the planned shutdown date. All units were permitted to sell electricity on the wholesale market, a privilege now rescinded. The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) assured that these shutdowns won’t jeopardize supply security, emphasizing meticulous planning to accommodate the closures in supply forecasts.
