aream Press release

Since December last year, electricity producers have had to cede shares of their profits to the grid operators. With this “excess profits tax”, the federal government in Germany wants to counter-finance the subsidies of electricity and gas prices for end consumers. A review of the first two months shows: For aream’s plants, the profit levy was moderate in December, and in January it was even absent. “In the future, the profit tax could take effect again due to higher electricity prices”, says Markus W. Voigt, CEO of the aream Group. Overall, however, the earnings outlook remains good.

The transformation of global energy systems is progressing at a breathtaking pace. Last year, investments in green technologies worldwide exceeded those in fossil energies for the first time. Europe is playing a leading role in this. "Politicians and private investors have recognized the signs of the times", says Markus W. Voigt, CEO of the aream Group. Driven by government support measures, spending is likely to reach new records in the coming years.

Solar modules are becoming cheaper again: transport costs are returning to pre-crisis levels, raw materials have also become cheaper, plus the stronger euro and an increasing supply of solar modules. "Production capacities are being rapidly expanded worldwide", explains Markus W. Voigt, CEO of aream Group. "We therefore expect further price declines - to the benefit of investors in renewable energies."

Germany is expected to have missed its climate targets again in 2022. The main cause was the gas shortage in the wake of the Ukraine war. The shortfall was partially compensated for by the use of dirtier energy sources. "Admittedly, last year brought record renewable energy production," says Markus W. Voigt, CEO of the aream Group. "Nevertheless, policy-makers need to step up the pace in order to still achieve the targets we are aiming for."