Tag: Alternative energy solar energy
Photovoltaic on sea, rail or noise barrier
Cologne From a great height they look like fat eyes on a soup, and they are supposed to bring power, the floating solar collectors on the sea – six platforms,…
Despite the recession, the solar industry expects exponential growth in 2023
Dusseldorf Three million solar systems are connected to the German power grid. Only a few weeks ago, Germany cracked this mark. At the start of Europe’s largest industry meeting, the…
Chile is risking its future as a green hydrogen supplier
Renewable Energy in Chile The global energy industry’s hopes for cheap Chilean electricity could be dashed. (Photo: Getty Images; Per-Anders Pettersson) Salvador When the Chilean government opened the electricity grid…
Chile is risking its future as a green hydrogen supplier
Renewable Energy in Chile The global energy industry’s hopes for cheap Chilean electricity could be dashed. (Photo: Getty Images; Per-Anders Pettersson) Salvador When the Chilean government opened the electricity grid…
Coal-fired power plants as electricity storage – Old kilns help with the energy transition
Storage for renewable energy Coal-fired power plants, which still produce electricity today, could be used as electricity storage in the future. (Photo: IMAGO/imagebroker) Dusseldorf It is the right time for…
Solar start-up raises 30 million euros to build factory
nexweapon The solar start-up is currently planning its first commercial production in Bitterfeld. (Photo: Nexwafe) Dusseldorf The Freiburg solar start-up Nexwafe has collected 30 million euros in its latest round…
“Capitalism is the best tool to stop climate change”
Dusseldorf It is one of the fastest growing green tech companies in Europe: the solar start-up Enpal. Earlier this year, the company doubled its valuation to €2.25 billion. In the…
Daylight Eco brings the solar power plant with artificial intelligence
Franco Swarovski, Michael Biberger, Nicolas Erdle (from left) The three founders of Daylight Eco all have industry experience. Munich Germany is hotly debating the benefits of heat pumps, the end…
Energy storage company Energy Vault finds success against short sellers
Energy storage from Energy Vault Energy Vault wants to use gravity to store energy. (Photo: PR) Zurich The Swiss energy storage developer Energy Vault has won a dispute with an…
How property owners can make money with solar power
house roof Even small investments can make money. (Photo: Imago/UJ Alexander) Dusseldorf When Herbert Hellmann built four photovoltaic systems in Bavarian Swabia in 2016, there was one thing he didn’t…
Is a heat pump worthwhile in the long term in comparison?
heating costs When replacing or converting a gas heating system to a heat pump, district heating or pellet heating, the costs add up. (Photo: Getty Images) Dusseldorf Many people are…
These three companies recommend UBS for purchase
Solar systems in Utah In the USA, a new law could significantly increase the demand for solar systems. (Photo: AP) Dusseldorf Shares in companies from the solar industry, such as…
Baywa wants to separate from the solar trading business
Solar field Neufahrn by Baywa Baywa wants to sell the solar module trade. Frankfurt The solar and wind power provider Baywa wants to part with its solar trading business and…
Green ministries are grappling with photovoltaic expansion
Photovoltaic Economics Minister Habeck has set the goal of increasing annual installations to 22 gigawatts from 2026 – half of them in open spaces. (Photo: Imago Images) Berlin, Dusseldorf Three…
Solar power from the field: hopeful agri-photovoltaics
fruit growing According to estimates, the yields for farmers will be up to 20 percent lower. (Photo: Fraunhofer) Dusseldorf Just a few kilometers from Bonn, in Gelsdorf in Rhineland-Palatinate, there…
Shortage of skilled workers: Electricity supplier Lichtblick buys craftsmen’s exchange
Photovoltaic The demand is greater than there are skilled workers currently on the market. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Providers like Lichtblick cannot install as many solar systems, heat pumps and storage…
Federal government underestimates the need for gas-fired power plants
Berlin An additional 25 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in gas-fired power plants: Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) expects this to be the case by 2030. According to this, 50…
How to eliminate the risk of electric shock
Balcony power plant in Düsseldorf A new plug is intended to make it easier for consumers to commission the mini power plants. (Photo: IMAGO/Robert Poorten) Berlin In the recently presented…
How to eliminate the risk of electric shock
Balcony power plant in Düsseldorf A new plug is intended to make it easier for consumers to commission the mini power plants. (Photo: IMAGO/Robert Poorten) Berlin In the recently presented…
Power Purchase Agreements: securing electricity prices for medium-sized companies
Oldenburg Molten glass is a fascinating substance: liquid like lava, golden yellow like honey, convertible into countless shapes. The Mainz-based special glass manufacturer Schott uses it to make ceramic hobs,…