The workings of the revision

Germany's fixed rate operates on a sliding scale to account for differing wind strengths. Under the existing law, all electricity from wind plant receives a top rate of pay for at least the first five years. After that, turbines that reach a predefined level of performance move to a lower rate. The fixed prices are applicable for 20 years in what is effectively a long term power purchase agreement.

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