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The BMWi published the first field report on the amended EEG 2017 at the beginning of June 2018. The report serves the purpose of developing recommendations for the further development of the EEG as well as recommendations for the further development of the WindSeeG for the German Bundestag, whereby for the first time it is justified to obtain scientific opinions. With regard to the system integration of renewable energy, the report highlights the challenge of lowering the barrier of mandatory direct marketing from 500 kW to 100 kW. Nevertheless, the share of renewable energies in gross electricity consumption rose to 36. 2 percent in 2017, according to the experience report.

Version 3. 0 of the guideline for feed-in management of the Federal Network Agency was published on 25th June. The guideline represents the efficient implementation of feed-in management from the point of view of the Federal Network Agency within the meaning of §§ 14 and 15 of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). Version 3. 0 updates the information on the calculation of compensation (hardship compensation in accordance with § 15 EEG) for feed-in management and taking into account compensation in grid fees. Version 3. 0 of the guideline can be downloaded from the of the Federal Network Agency. (BNetzA)

BGH decision on building capital: Not only general contractors and property developers, but also subcontractors may be obliged to use the remuneration received for the benefit of the companies which they have commissioned. This also applies if the subcontractor only performs (minor) parts of the construction work. This was decided by the Federal Supreme Court and clarified the application of § 1 BauFordSiG. In the specific case, a subcontractor was commissioned to lay cable routes for a wind farm and in turn commissioned another company to drill the necessary wells, but failed to meet its obligation to pay wages. (BGH, Urt. v. 17.05.2018 - Az.: VII ZR 92/16)