A new study has found that customers are benefiting from the cost advantages of renewable energy, contradicting claims to the contrary. Yet despite progress in renewables, Germany is bucking the trend.

23. April 2026

Gaskraftwerk Hürth

As the most expensive form of power generation, gas-fired power plants are determining electricity prices in the EU for fewer and fewer hours. (picture alliance/dpa | Oliver Berg)

Last updated: 23. April 2026