Public Investment Urged for Germany's Energy Transition as Market Approach Falls ShortThu 1st Jan, 2026Germany's transition to renewable energy, once considered a global benchmark, faces significant challenges as current market-driven strategies are criticized for their limitations in meeting climate goals. Analysts emphasize that the primary obstacles to a successful energy transition are economic rather than technical. They argue that a coordinated public investment strategy is better positioned to address the systemic needs of the energy sector. There are calls to restructure existing energy companies, transforming them into publicly owned anchor institutions tasked with driving the energy transition. Proponents of a public-led approach argue that it offers the best chance of accelerating the transition to a climate-neutral energy system while safeguarding social equity.

Source: The Munich Eye January 02, 2026 00:54 UTC