The German bioenergy sector is facing a decisive moment as the federal government races to complete the notification process for the so-called Biomass Package by August 27.
Without approval, key regulatory changes intended to support the industry in October’s upcoming Renewable Energy Act (EEG) tender cannot take effect.
Billions of euros in planned investments are on hold, with the legislative package expected to spur up to 3 gigawatts of flexible power plant capacity over the next two years.
Industry leaders warn that failure to approve the package would not only stall new projects but could also force existing biomass facilities to shut down.
After months of negotiations, the European Commission notification process was finally launched earlier this week. At stake is the higher auction volume adopted by the Bundestag — a measure considered essential to prevent hundreds of bioenergy plants from losing access to follow-up funding.
“The future of electricity generation from biomass will be decided in the coming days,” said Marlene Mortler, chairwoman of the German Bioenergy Association (BBE). Together with Horst Seide, president of the German Biogas Association, and Bernhard Krüsken, secretary general of the German Farmers’ Association, Mortler will address the situation in a joint online press conference hosted by the Bioenergy Capital Office.
Industry representatives argue that swift approval is critical to maintaining Germany’s renewable energy momentum and ensuring bioenergy remains a pillar of the energy transition.
German biomass package faces crucial deadline
