Preface; Contents; List of Abbreviations; 1: Introduction: What Is This Book About?; 1.1 Five Questions; 1.2 Units; 1.3 Basic Facts and Figures: Germany; 1.3.1 Energy Consumption; 1.3.2 Electricity Consumption; 1.3.3 CO2 Emissions; 1.3.4 Energy Imports; 1.4 Basic Facts and Figures: OECD Countries; 1.4.1 Energy Consumption; 1.4.2 Electricity Generation; 1.4.3 Electricity Consumption; 1.4.4 CO2 Emissions; References; Part I: The German Energy Transition: What Is Driving It?; 2: Three Targets of the Energy Transition: Description; 2.1 Shutdown of Nuclear Power Plants

2.2 Expansion of Renewable Energies in Electricity Generation2.3 Increase in Electricity Efficiency; 2.4 Target State in 2050; References; 3: Three Targets of the Energy Transition: Analysis; 4: Four Motives of the Energy Transition: Description; 4.1 Motive 1: Reduction of CO2 Emissions; 4.2 Motive 2: Phase-Out of Nuclear Energy; 4.3 Motive 3: Reduction of Dependence on Fossil Fuels; Conclusion; 4.4 Motive 4: Promotion of Innovation/Export Opportunities for Germanyś National Economy; 5: Four Motives of the Energy Transition: Analysis; 5.1 Four Motives: General Overview

5.2 On the Relationship Between Motives and TargetsConclusion; 5.3 Significance of the Quantitative Target Dimensions; Conclusion; 6: Framework Conditions of the Energy Transition: Description; Conclusion; 6.1 Security of Supply; 6.2 Affordability/Cost-Efficiency; 6.3 Market Economy in the Energy Sector; 7: Framework Conditions of the Energy Transition: Analysis; 7.1 Tensions; 7.2 Is the Future of Germanyś Electricity System Predetermined?; 7.2.1 The Question; 7.2.2 The Answer; 7.2.3 Justified and Unjustified Discussions; Conclusion; 8: Systemic Consequences; 8.1 Types of Renewable Energy 1

8.2 Types of Renewable Energy 2Conclusion; Conclusion; 8.3 Grid Expansion: The Spatial Dimension; Conclusion; 8.4 Volatility: The Temporal Dimension; 8.4.1 Three Consequences; Preliminary Conclusion; 8.4.2 Five Options; 8.4.3 Which Is the Best Option?; 8.4.4 What Does this Mean for Germanys Electricity System?; Conclusion; 8.5 Fragmentation of the Energy Landscape; Conclusion; 8.6 Footprint, Physical Presence of Renewable Energies; 8.7 Consequences for Conventional Power Plants; Conclusion; In other words:; 8.8 Systemic Consequences: Conclusion; References

9: Summary from an International PerspectivePart II: The German Energy Transition: Where Does Germany Stand Today?; 10: Introduction; 11: Current Status: Targets; 11.1 Target 1: Shutdown of Nuclear Power Plants; 11.2 Target 2: Expansion of Renewable Energies; 11.3 Target 3: Increase in Electricity Efficiency; References; 12: Current Status: Motives; 12.1 Motive 1: Reduction of (German) CO2 Emissions; 12.1.1 The Facts; 12.1.2 The Evaluation; Conclusion; 12.1.3 Final Remarks on This Issue; 12.2 Motive 2: Phase-out of Nuclear Energy; 12.3 Motive 3: Reduction of Dependence on Fossil Fuels