Versorgungssicherheit: Braucht Deutschland mehr Gaskraftwerke? | 3sat NANO

The German government under Chancellor Merz is planning to build new gas-fired power plants for the electricity supply. They say these are necessary to ensure security of supply when renewable energies do not provide enough electricity. Critics complain that this jeopardizes Germany's climate goals and energy sovereignty. Instead of investing in future-proof technologies such as battery storage, power grids, or green hydrogen, a lot of money is flowing into fossil reserve capacities, from which energy companies in particular benefit. _____ Here on ZDFheute News, you can find out what's happening in the world and what concerns us all: We provide insight into the news world, explain the background, and address social debates. Discuss with us in live streams and form your own opinion based on the facts we present. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss anything. You can always stay up to date at http://www.ZDFheute.de/. #SecurityOfSupply #GasPowerPlants #RenewableEnergy