Overview

• Roland Berger, commissioned by Enpal, released findings presented in Berlin by an alliance of about 20 energy and mobility companies.
• The report projects €185–255 billion in economic value by 2045 from decentralized technologies and estimates €18–27 billion in avoided grid expansion plus a €40–60 billion system contribution.
• Households and businesses could avoid €14–18 billion in costs, including €11–15 billion for private households, by self-generation and flexible consumption as so‑called “flexumers.”
• The authors call decentralized flexibility essential for supply security and warn that a gas‑heavy buildout would increase fossil dependence and geopolitical risk.
• The coalition urges digitalization, smart grids, adjusted network tariffs and bidirectional charging, as Energy Minister Katherina Reiche pursues at least 20 GW of new gas capacity with EU approval still uncertain.