Abstract:

Both Germany and Mexico are seeking to expand their use of renewable energy. An important motivation for governmental action is energy security to be able to expand consumption and economic growth in the future. In addition, Germany has to fulfill its commitments resulting from European climate policy. As Germany already stepped further implementing instruments supporting its renewable energy strategy, Mexico is still searching for more efficient ways to do so. A renewable energy strategy means an implementation of the consistency strategy of sustainable development - measures to enhance efficiency in both countries can still be taken. Also, social and ecological consequences have to be remarked carefully. Additionally, one has to pay attention on the rebound effect: without a holistic energy strategy including measures in the field of sufficiency sustainable development will not be achieved.