“Just expensive symbolic politics”: 1Komma5° founder Philipp Schröder on Reich’s energy policy – ​​and Linkedin riot

For months, the energy industry has been awaiting the monitoring report on the energy transition, commissioned by Economics Minister Reiche. The federal government wants to use it to determine the next steps, and one thing is already clear: more gas-fired power plants, less pace of renewables.

One person who doesn't let this go unnoticed is 1Komma5° founder Philipp Schröder. On LinkedIn, he's been the subject of praise, ridicule, and polemics—depending on his mood. Some celebrate him as the voice of the industry, while others simply roll their eyes.

We met the solar energy entrepreneur in his Berlin office and asked him what he thinks about funding programs and Economics Minister Reiche, why he's constantly lashing out, and what's going on with 1Komma5°.