Renewable Energy Hamburg 2025 - Politics, Sectors & Public Participation

The central question of the evening: What role does energy policy play in the Hamburg state elections?

Political Positions: A Broad Spectrum of Approaches

Representatives of Hamburg's political landscape participated in the panel discussion:

Stephan Jersch (DIE LINKE) called for a clear exit from natural gas, emphasized the need for comprehensive citizen participation, and criticized the Hamburg energy utilities.

Alexander Mohrenberg (SPD Parliamentary Group Hamburg) presented the Hamburg Climate Plan and stressed that industry must be involved to implement sector coupling as a holistic strategy.

Prof. Dr. Andreas Moring (FDP) supported climate neutrality by 2045 but also called for energy security through a stable backup system.

Johannes Alexander Müller (The Greens) addressed the allocation of land for wind energy in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.

Götz T. Wiese (CDU) advocated for achieving climate neutrality more quickly but did not provide specific measures.

Hamburg's Challenges: Wind Power, Photovoltaics & Tenant Electricity

A key issue was land availability. Hamburg aims to double its wind power capacity from 120 MW, but suitable locations remain uncertain. Cooperation with Schleswig-Holstein was mentioned as an option, while it was also emphasized that solutions must be found within Hamburg itself.

In the field of photovoltaics, there was broad agreement that mandatory solar installations alone are not enough and that roof surfaces need to be utilized more efficiently. Tenant electricity remains a challenge, whereas other cities have already implemented successful solutions.

Hydrogen – Areas of Application and Priorities

There was a consensus that hydrogen will play an important role. However, it was emphasized that its use should be prioritized in industry rather than for heating purposes.

Collaboration and Next Steps

Another key topic was cooperation with Schleswig-Holstein, particularly regarding land allocation for renewable energy. While collaboration is necessary, Hamburg must also implement its own measures.

Following the discussion, a networking session facilitated further exchange between policymakers, industry, and experts.

Conclusion: Political positions are clear, and the challenges are significant. The discussions highlight that Hamburg still has many steps to take to reach its climate goals. The decisive factor will be how ambitious and consistent the implementation is.