Germany May Become Net Power Importer Within Years, Study Shows
- Country phases out coal and nuclear, but power demand to rise
- Investment both home and abroad will be key: network regulator
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Germany may become a net importer of power within a few years as it phases out nuclear and coal-fired plants, according to network regulator BNetzA.
Europe’s industrial powerhouse has been a net exporter of electricity in the last few years. But as it shifts away from dirtier forms of generation to meet its climate goals, it will become more dependent on supplies from other countries to avoid blackouts.