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The energy sector is undergoing major changes. The further conversion of energy supply to renewable energies, the expansion of electricity grids, the increase in energy efficiency and sector coupling are changing the market environment at a rapid pace. Renewable energies play a central role in this process. In addition to technical challenges, the generation capacities in this sector have to meet high legal requirements in particular.

Risk advisory and compliance

The energy sector is undergoing major changes. The further conversion of energy supply to renewable energies, the expansion of electricity grids, the increase in energy efficiency and sector coupling are changing the market environment at a rapid pace. Renewable energies play a central role in this process. In addition to technical challenges, the generation capacities in this sector have to meet high legal requirements in particular.

In order to comply with the regulatory requirements of the energy industry law, the legislator essentially uses two mechanisms. These are, on the one hand, sanctions and, on the other, the loss of privileges (e.g. the EEG/KWKG apportionment privileges or the special equalisation scheme). The high density of regulations in conjunction with regular amendments to the law entail considerable challenges and risks for companies in the context of energy compliance.

The constantly growing number of reporting obligations and­ applications to be submitted makes it increasingly difficult for companies to meet all legal requirements in order to apply for or maintain subsidies in due time.