Energy transition in Schleswig-Holstein: Booming heat pumps, what now?

Energy transition in Schleswig-Holstein: Booming heat pumps, what now?

In Schleswig-Holstein there is good news for environmentally conscious homeowners: the sales of heat pumps attract again. The Heating Association of Sanitary Climate reports of rising orders, which is reflected in a nationwide statistics that shows an increase of a third. This development is supported by state subsidies that reimburse homeowners between 30 and 70 percent of the costs when exchanging climate -friendly heating. A clear step towards the energy transition, such as ndr white to report.

But not only heat pumps are very popular. Photovoltaic systems also experience a change. According to the Federal Network Agency, a decline in large roof systems can be determined, while small balcony solar systems become more popular. These cheaper models cost between 300 and 500 euros, but there are no subsidies here. Nevertheless, over two thirds of German interest in installing a solar system on the roof by 2030, as a survey by the Institute for Demoscopy Allensbach on behalf of the climate -neutral Germany initiative shows. Almost 65 percent of home residents: Inside plan this step.

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The survey also shows that 41 percent of those surveyed are interested in an e-car acquisition, while 38 percent are planning to install a heat pump. 36 percent currently have a solar system and 15 percent use a heat pump. This enthusiasm for renewable energies can also be seen in the political preferences of households. For example, 50 percent of the Green voters have a solar system on the inside, while for supporters of the AfD this value is only 34 percent.

Schleswig-Holstein is also an important location for the energy transition, and not only with regard to renewable energies. The maritime coordinator of the Federal Government, Christoph Ploß (CDU), has spoken in favor of strengthening German seaports because they are of central importance for the export industry and national security. Kiel is particularly highlighted as a strategic location, among other things for the submarine building and the orientation of NATO exercises.

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