The energy company Leag sees planned new gas-fired power plants in eastern Germany at a disadvantage due to the federal government's power plant strategy. If the so-called southern bonus is enshrined in the future Power Plant Security Act, projects in the grid-connected north would have little chance in competition, Leag CEO Adi Roesch told the German Press Agency.
"If the southern bonus is enshrined in the future Power Plant Security Act, projects for H2-ready gas-fired power plants in the grid-connected north will have virtually no chance in competition," said Roesch. Power plants in the south could also benefit from remuneration for grid stabilization measures. This would result in a "massive distortion of competition for energy locations in the east".
