Interview on the German Location Promotion Act

In the interview, Dr. Axel Schilder discusses the implications of the German Location Promotion Act (Standortförderungsgesetz) and its significance for investors and funds. Contrary to initial concerns, the law was adopted largely without major changes, providing welcome legal certainty for the market. It opens up new investment opportunities, particularly in energy storage and energy infrastructure. At the same time, the regulatory landscape is shifting: investment funds increasingly assume operational roles, such as acting as energy suppliers, which brings additional tax and compliance obligations, including electricity tax filings. Overall, the legislation is expected to significantly benefit infrastructure investments, while increasing structural and regulatory complexity for fund managers. The interview is in German and can be watched here.