In this connection it must be kept in mind that no form of energy production can exist without public funding measures. Legislators are always in the background regulating prices both with fossil and atomic-powered electricity generation.

The only difference in the case of photovoltaics is that with the latter the state subsidy programmes are clearly and transparently communicated to the public. If, for example, the cost of atomic-powered electricity were to be realistically balanced, the enormous costs incurred by the permanent storage of radioactive waste would have to be included in the calculations. The same applies to efficiency calculations for coal-fired power plants in which case the economic secondary damage caused by increased CO2 emissions have hitherto not been taken into consideration.

In this respect the feed-in tariffs for solar electricity reflect a fair representation of cost-benefit values and are well-suited for increasing public awareness of the real value of energy.

As the operator of a Gecko plant you will naturally benefit from this politically intended creation of awareness for the subject of future energy supply. It would be inappropriate, however, to feel remorse on this account. On the contrary: you are at the cutting edge of a process which is becoming increasingly established in society.