Record renewable power use in 50Hertz control area
50 Hertz
Over half of the power consumed within transmission grid operator 50Hertz鈥檚 control area last year (53.4 percent) was generated from renewables, the company says in a press release presenting its 2017 balance sheet. 鈥淲e are proud that with this record share of renewables, we can contribute to a successful energy transition鈥�, Boris Schucht, CEO of 50Hertz said. To support the next government's target of a 65 percent renewables share by 2030, the company is 鈥減repared to make the additional efforts this requires,鈥� he said.
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