Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWE)
2026
Öko-Institut e.V., Fraunhofer IFAM, r2b energy consulting GmbH und BHKW-Consult
With the expansion of renewable energies, the role of combined heat and power (CHP) in the energy system is changing. The study examines the development of CHP to date (2021–2025), its future significance for electricity supply and district heating, and the need to amend the Combined Heat and Power Act (KWKG).
The study recommends extending and further developing the KWKG. The focus is on:
Prognos, in collaboration with the Öko-Institut, Fraunhofer IFAM, r2b and BHKW-Consult, analysed and assessed the past and future development of CHP in Germany. On this basis, the experts then drew up specific recommendations for action on how the regulatory framework could be further developed and how combined heat and power could be promoted. In addition, the German electricity market was modelled with particular emphasis on CHP.
The evaluation (PDF, in German)
Key points paper from the BMWE (PDF)
Further information on the BMWE website
Project team: Nils Thamling, Marco Wünsch, Marcus Koepp, Hans Dambeck, Elias Althoff, Nora Langreder, Inka Ziegenhagen, Aurel Wünsch, Paul Wendring
Latest update: 22.09.2022
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