E.ON seizes the initiative for more competition in Germany’s power and natural gas markets and adopts a comprehensive set of measures designed to achieve this goal. For example, each new power plant built by competitors in E.ON’s service area will be quickly connected to the grid. E.ON intends the measures to spur energy competition in Germany and Europe.
E.ON launches a groupwide technology initiative to foster the research and development of energy technologies. E.ON sees advanced technologies for electricity and natural gas supply as its technological backbone as it competes in marketplace. As the world’s leading power and gas company, E.ON also aims to be the industry leader in technology development.