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EU approves German capacity mechanism

Germany's capacity mechanism, clearing the way for up to €35.2 billion in state support for generation, storage and demand-side flexibility. The scheme will use competitive auctions and require new gas-fired power plants to be hydrogen-ready, with climate-neutral operation required by 2045.

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Germany's capacity mechanism, clearing the way for up to €35.2 billion in state support for generation, storage and demand-side flexibility.

The scheme will use competitive auctions and require new gas-fired power plants to be hydrogen-ready, with climate-neutral operation required by 2045.

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Germany's capacity mechanism, clearing the way for up to €35.2 billion in state support for generation, storage and demand-side flexibility. The scheme will use competitive auctions and require new gas-fired power plants to be hydrogen-ready, with climate-neutral operation required by 2045.

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