EMEA > Europe > German grid operator urges pause to coal plant closures amid energy security concerns

German grid operator urges pause to coal plant closures amid energy security concerns

Published 08:38 on July 3, 2026 / Last updated at 08:38 on July 3, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

Carbon Pulse PremiumNet Zero Pulse

Germany should halt further closures of coal-fired power plants until replacement capacity is in place, the country's largest transmission system operator has said, warning that electricity security could be at risk early in the next decade as the country accelerates its energy transition.
Germany should halt further closures of coal-fired power plants until replacement capacity is in place, the country's largest transmission system operator has said, warning that electricity security could be at risk early in the next decade as the country accelerates its energy transition.


A subscription is required to read this content. Subscribe today to Carbon Pulse Premium or Net Zero Pulse to access our unrivalled news and intelligence, as well as other content including all job listings. Click here for details.

We offer a FREE TRIAL to each of our subscription services and it only takes a minute to register. If you already have a Carbon Pulse account, login here.

This page is intended to be viewed online and may not be printed.
As per our terms and conditions, the republication or redistribution of Carbon Pulse content can result in the suspension or termination of your subscription.