Tag: alternative energy
The energy transition needs leaps, not double-steps
And that’s not all – if things just continue as they have been, we will also jeopardize the security of supply for households and industrial companies. And we accept skyrocketing…
How geothermal energy could supply Germany with heat
Dusseldorf In the vocabulary of most politicians, the term “eco-heat” has not yet been anchored, criticizes Inga Moeck, Head of the Department of Geothermics and Information Systems at the Leibniz…
In these cases, a fuel cell system is worthwhile
New construction of a single family house With fuel cell heating systems, a normal gas heating system usually has to step in and heat the house on colder days. (Photo:…
Olaf Scholz suggests hydrogen cooperation with Japan
Tokyo Olaf Scholz’s limousine rolls through a dense network of pipes, ovens and chimneys. On Friday shortly before his departure from Tokyo, the Chancellor is still visiting one of the…
Activist shareholders fail with demand for spin-off
Dusseldorf RWE boss Markus Krebber actually has every reason to be in a good mood. After all, he can present good figures to the shareholders at his first general meeting…
How hydrogen can help with the current energy crisis
The war in Ukraine once again confirms the realization that war primarily causes one thing: endless human suffering. With a view to the economy, he also makes it clear that…
War in Ukraine: Shortage of natural gas endangers green steel industry
Dusseldorf Martin Lindqvist is optimistic, which is unusual for a steel manager in the current situation. The energy-intensive industry is suffering from high prices for electricity and, above all, gas,…
BDI calls for “Sprinter premium” for speedy renovations
Berlin The Federation of German Industries (BDI) warns the traffic light government against delaying the renovation of buildings. “Politics must finally set the course for the long overdue wave of…
Handelsblatt Green: What is the real benefit of saving energy?
Dusseldorf The war in Ukraine has shown many homeowners how vulnerable their energy supply is. Natural gas and oil prices have multiplied in recent months. The majority of Germans are…
The post-oil business? Norway relies on wind power – and Germany benefits
On Øyfjellet, around 880 kilometers north of Oslo, near the Arctic Circle, you can see how fiercely competitive energy projects can be, even in Norway. 72 wind turbines have been…
We have to limit ourselves to secure the gas supply in winter
The federal government has quite rightly activated early warning level 1 of the Gas Emergency Ordinance. The weather is getting warmer, spring is in sight, and the high dependence on…
RWE: Energy company wants to become greener
RWE in the balance sheet check The Group is in the middle of the transformation and is financially stable. (Photo: Imago) Dusseldorf RWE has started to flee to the front.…
Founder builds wind and solar power empire
Wind farm in Poland Pacifico buys and operates wind and solar farms across Europe. Munich Rocket Internet founder Alexander Samwer is in the process of building a renewable energy company.…
Siemens Gamesa: Wind power must become more expensive
wind power The wind division of Siemens Energy is still a loss-making business. (Photo: dpa) It’s a paradox: the demand for wind turbines has never been as great as it…
Siemens Energy reviews outlook – problems at Siemens Gamesa
Munich Siemens Energy is still not getting the problems at its wind power subsidiary Siemens Gamesa under control. The energy technology group has to put its annual forecast to the…
Siemens Energy reviews outlook – problems at Siemens Gamesa
Munich Siemens Energy is still not getting the problems at its wind power subsidiary Siemens Gamesa under control. The energy technology group is putting its annual forecast to the test,…
Siemens Energy reviews outlook – problems at Siemens Gamesa
SiemensEnergy Because of the Ukraine war, the business environment for Siemens Energy has become more challenging. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Siemens Energy is struggling with ongoing problems at its wind power…
Siemens Energy reviews outlook – problems at Siemens Gamesa
SiemensEnergy Because of the Ukraine war, the business environment for Siemens Energy has become more challenging. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Siemens Energy is putting its full-year targets to the test. Earlier,…
Energy embargo: Electrical industry defies the consequences of war
chip production Almost two thirds of the companies in the electronics industry consider the direct consequence of a gas supply stop to be manageable. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Semiconductors, plastics, metal…
In this way, the energy requirement in buildings can be reduced
Berlin Household energy consumption in Germany is largely based on non-renewable energy sources. Heat and hot water are mainly generated with natural gas and fuel oil. Around half of all…