Solar energy instead of Russian gas: “Krone Sonne” firmly supports this eco-credo and would like to once again call for the urgency of an independent energy supply. In the ‘Krone’ interview, energy expert Dr. Stephan Sharma, how to ensure Austria’s long-term security and independence.
Given global conflicts and increasing dependence on fossil fuels, the need to discuss independent energy production is more relevant than ever. In the “Krone” interview with internationally recognized energy expert Dr. Stephan Sharma, board member of “Better Energy” and partner of “Krone Sonne”, will examine the current challenges in the energy market.
“Kron”:Dr. Sharma, how do you assess the current situation in the energy market? Many people are concerned about energy security.
The concerns are justified. We have to be honest with the people here. We have built an energy system in Europe and Austria that is 70 to 80 percent based on fossil fuels – oil, gas and coal. The fact is that we do not have these fossil fuels in our own country, but have to import them from abroad. This means that we are extremely dependent. Like a medicine. We need this drug for our lives, but it is not good for us if we consume it because then we destroy the planet and the price for supply is set by the drug dealers.
The energy crisis and uncertainty surrounding energy supplies have worsened in recent months due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the war in the Middle East and the US presidential election campaign.
What do these sources of conflict have to do with our energy supply?
A lot. Our energy supply is extremely dependent on the natural gas supply: in the electricity sector, a gas-fired power station still guarantees our power supply for most hours and in the heating sector, gas is still the number 1 heat carrier. We obtain most of our natural gas from three regions of the world: Via pipelines from Russia. Or in liquid form via tankers from Arab countries and the US.
The transit contracts that supply natural gas from Russia via the Ukrainian war zone to Austria expire at the end of 2024. Both the ministry and OMV are already warning that there will be supply bottlenecks next winter and therefore security of supply problems.
The shipping routes from Arab countries have been severely affected by the war in the Middle East and the US has already announced its intention to limit supplies of liquefied gas to Europe as part of the presidential election campaign – America First.
We must prepare for this scenario of an uncertain energy supply and energy prices that are still not self-determined. The current situation resembles the calm before the big storm.
Against the background of these developments: what can Austria and what can everyone here do?
For the past two years, people have been very worried and afraid: If my house stays warm, I can still pay the gas bill. We can overcome this fear. There is only security and independence if you produce your own electricity and heat. You can generate your electricity with your own photovoltaic installation on the roof and make it available at any time with a storage unit in the shed. With your own outdoor air heat pump you can extract your heat from the ambient air.
As Austria’s largest provider of energy independence, “KroneSonne” offers everyone the opportunity to supply their own energy as a plug-and-play solution. Krone takes care of all steps, from planning, financing, financing to installation, thus offering a worry-free total solution for its customers. You will be definitively energy independent within a few weeks of ordering.
That sounds very exciting and logical for securing your energy supply. But does it make economic sense and can you install a photovoltaic system anywhere?
You not only get an independent energy supply, but also permanent price independence from the international stock exchanges. And the best thing: you currently also receive very attractive financing for photovoltaics, storage and heat pumps.
With a well-planned photovoltaic system such as that from KroneSonne, you cover your own consumption and save not only on energy prices, but also on network costs and taxes. This means there are no issues with network access and approvals.
In combination with a storage system, the solar energy produced during the day can also be used at night or can power your own home in the event of a power outage.
Anyone who takes the path to energy independence today makes themselves independent, saves money and creates something for the future of their own children and grandchildren: security, independence and a healthy climate for many decades.
Source: Krone
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