1. how does the City of Karlsruhe estimate the development of electricity demand over the next 10 years? What specific forecasts or assumptions are used as a basis for planning?
2. how must the electricity grid be expanded to meet the requirements of increasing electricity production from, among other things, more and more photovoltaic systems?
3. what is the timetable for the grid expansion in Karlsruhe?
4. what strategies is the City of Karlsruhe pursuing to secure the energy supply even during periods of darkness and peak loads?
5. what options is the city planning to use to store surplus electricity generated during peak times of photovoltaic production? And what storage capacities would be required for this?
6. is the City of Karlsruhe planning to introduce intelligent electricity management? If so, what is the strategy for this and what specific measures are planned? Will capacities from private households also be included?
Reason
In view of the increasing demand for electricity and the challenges posed by the energy transition, the city’s plans and measures for a sustainable and reliable energy supply in the coming years are of particular importance. The expansion of renewable energies, the conversion of the electricity grids and ensuring supply stability during peak loads and dark doldrums place high demands on the city’s infrastructure and energy management. In this context, it is crucial to understand which strategies Karlsruhe is pursuing in order to both cover the growing energy demand and ensure the security of supply and sustainability of the grid expansion in the long term.
Signed:
Friedemann Kalmbach