Renewable Energy Policies in the European Union: Germany Example, Legal Regulations and Alternative Energy Sources
Suleyman Nisanoglu 10. March 2025
Global climate change and energy security are critical issues shaping modern energy policies. Following the Kigali Amendment, Germany and the European Union have intensified legal regulations and incentives to promote renewable energy. This study explores the historical development of legal regulations, including the Renewable Energy Sources Act and the national hydrogen strategy, alongside alternative energy sources such as electrolyzers, heat pumps, and geothermal energy. The analysis highlights Germany’s leadership in renewable energy transitions and the challenges ahead in achieving energy independence and carbon neutrality by 2050.
