German wind sector braces for ‘excess proceeds’ levy
Energy Disrupter
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The German wind industry is concerned that Berlin’s plans to implement a levy on “excess proceeds” of renewable energy generators from tomorrow (1 December) will harm investment in the country, and argues some aspects of it might be illegal.
by Craig Richard