Yes. The crucial thing is to have the right mix of different renewable energy sources. The right mix is perfectly capable of replacing the conventional fleet of power stations in the long term. Photovoltaic installations and wind energy developments complement one another very well. The latter can also be operated at night and reach their maximum output in the winter, whereas the output from solar installations typically peaks around noon and in the summer months. This could also effectively relieve the strain on the conventional utility grid, especially at times of extreme demand.

Reserve capacity would be required to fill the remaining gaps in the power supply. For example, biomass power plants or pump storage power stations would be a possible solution. With the aid of weather forecasts and modern communication technology, it is possible to control a network of many smaller decentralized power generators in such a way that it operates like a “virtual power station”.