A rapid expansion of renewables and power grids, as well as efforts to better adapt demand to fluctuating power generation, are essential to securing a stable electricity supply in Germany, the country's Federal Network Agency said. Delays would increase the need for new power plants that are independent of the weather to keep the lights on through 2035. In response, the energy industry stressed the importance of staying on track with the energy transition and called for the swift introduction of a capacity market and auctions for new power plants.