Balancing act: Germany wrestles with decarbonizing, manufacturing ambitions (Ep 180)
Feb 06, 2025•34 min
Episode description
Germany grew to become Europe’s largest economy on the back of an export-led manufacturing sector. The energy-hungry economy is now trying to maintain its competitiveness after losing access to Russian gas pipeline imports in 2022, phasing out its nuclear capacity in 2023, and retiring its coal-fired power fleet by 2038. S&P Global expert Daniel Muir joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss Germany’s challenge to reinvigorate its economy while meeting decarbonization goals through a changing mix of energy supply.
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