Tag: alternative energy
High energy prices are the result of the energy transition
Coal power plant in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania High energy prices are the result of the energy transition, says Richard Koo. (Photo: dpa) Lately there has been a lot of talk about…
The economy demands a remedy from politics
Berlin For weeks, companies have been struggling with the persistently high electricity and gas prices. When looking for solutions, they rely on rapid political support. The “dramatic rise” in prices…
Interview with Apple sustainability boss Lisa Jackson
The newly acquired suppliers have undertaken to ensure that a total of nine gigawatts of new production capacity for renewable energies is created, according to the group. In an interview…
Oil remains an important lifeline
Oil field in Saudi Arabia The world needs oil – despite all climate promises. (Photo: dpa) This is the lie of life of our generation – and of all people…
Gas price: EU countries argue over energy markets
High voltage line The power lines between the EU countries are not yet sufficiently developed. (Photo: dpa) Brussels France and Spain are putting the EU Commission under pressure to reform…
Getec: Financial investor EQT sells energy service provider
Solar system The energy service provider Getec is one of the largest direct marketers of green electricity in German-speaking countries. (Photo: obs) Frankfurt The Magdeburg energy service provider Getec has…
Where did the energy crisis suddenly come from?
Dusseldorf Electricity, gas and oil are becoming significantly more expensive – and not just in Europe, but all over the world. The energy crisis does not only affect us individually.…
German energy transition rated positively by the World Energy Council
Wind turbines According to the study, there is a lack of reliably deployable power plant capacities that take on a back-up function when the wind is not blowing and the…
Siemens Energy withdraws from hydropower JV with Voith
Siemens Energy plant in Mülheim-Ruhr Siemens Energy announced on Friday that the parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price for 35 percent of the shares in the specialist…
Nine points on how Europe can use the crisis as an opportunity
. Power plants in the Netherlands Europe must change its energy policy on many levels if it does not always want to react too late to gas price crises. (Photo:…
Climate policy: The 860 billion euro plan for Germany’s climate goals
If Germany wants to achieve its climate goals by 2030, the country must invest an additional 100 billion euros annually. A study by BDI and BCG shows what still needs…
Climate neutrality by 2030: More money, more speed, more wind turbines – industry demands 860 billion euro package for climate protection
If Germany wants to become climate neutral by 2030, this will cost an additional 100 billion euros in investments every year. A study by BDI and BCG shows what still…
Climate neutrality by 2030: “Climate policy is not enough in any sector” – industry sees a need for investment of 860 billion euros
If Germany wants to become climate neutral by 2030, this will cost an additional 100 billion euros in investments every year. A study by BDI and BCG shows what still…
Joe Biden is slowed down with the coal exit
Wind turbines in front of the US state of Rhode Island US President Biden is planning the accelerated expansion of wind turbines along almost the entire American east and west…
Thunberg is wrong – Germany is not a “climate scoundrel”
Wind energy in Germany Since 2000, Germany has set the world’s fastest pace in expanding renewable energies. (Photo: dpa) At the climate strike demonstration in Berlin on September 24, 2021,…
High energy prices endanger the climate change
petrol The majority of cars still have combustion engines and heat their homes with gas or oil. (Photo: REUTERS) Gas prices at record levels, sharply rising electricity costs and increasingly…
Hydrogen start-up Sunfire collects 109 million euros
Sunfire The Dresden high-tech company wants to continue growing and be at the forefront in the booming hydrogen market. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The hydrogen start-up Sunfire from Dresden has big…
Enpal becomes the first green unicorn in Germany
Enpal More and more people are investing in building a solar system on their own home. Dusseldorf The solar start-up Enpal doesn’t have that many customers. Or a lot of…
Employer president brings coal power into discussion beyond 2038
Rainer Dulger Dulger is considering getting out of coal later than 2038. (Photo: dpa) eat In the opinion of employers, the future federal government must quickly present an energy concept…
Altmaier calls for the EEG surcharge to be abolished completely as soon as possible
Peter Altmaier The Federal Minister of Economics wants to completely abolish the EEG surcharge. (Photo: imago images / Political-Moments) Berlin, Düsseldorf Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (CDU) has spoken…