The report compares two model proposals by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) and the BDEW (German Association of Energy and Water Industries) for the future system of electricity network charges, which is scheduled for reform by the year 2029. Given that both models address the same overarching requirements but differ significantly in their core focuses, the analysis centers on the question of which implicit criteria weightings underlie the ongoing consumer network charges. The comparison is structured along seven criteria and focuses on four central model differences: static components, dynamic components for congestion management, the handling of capacity overruns, and the integration of low-voltage customers equipped with smart metering systems.
For the analysis, scientific studies and statements within the context of the AgNes process are first evaluated. Based on these findings, the key focuses of both models regarding the identified model differences are then carved out and contextualized.
