Tag: EEG
Industriestrompreis könnte Ausbau der Erneuerbaren bremsen
Berlin, Düsseldorf Ein staatlich subventionierter Industriestrompreis könnte sich bremsend auf den Ausbau der erneuerbaren Energien auswirken. Der gedeckelte Preis für Industrieunternehmen würde Investitionen in Wind- und Solaranlagen unrentabel machen, ergab…
Own solar industry strengthens energy policy sovereignty
Robert Habeck The industry in Germany rates Habeck’s initiative positively. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) wants to promote the development of a solar industry with…
Biogas: an alternative to natural gas?
Dusseldorf Every newly installed heating system should be operated with at least 65 percent renewable energy from 2024, according to the federal government. Oil and gas heating systems still account…
Habeck wants to accelerate the expansion of wind power on land
Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) wants to push the construction of wind turbines on land. He announced on Tuesday that more space should be made available, qualified…
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…
Which hurdles threaten to fail the rapid expansion
wind turbines The pace of expansion would have to be significantly higher if the federal government wants to achieve its goals. (Photo: IMAGO/Westend61) Berlin The expansion of wind energy on…
Industry still doesn’t feel anything from the Easter package
Berlin Just a few days ago, Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) made it clear what he believes is crucial for a faster expansion of renewable energies: “It is…
The aim is to make the renewables sector fit for the energy transition
Borkum Riffgrund One offshore wind farm in the North Sea The expansion of renewables is to be massively accelerated in Germany. (Photo: Paul Langrock/Zenit/laif) Berlin, Dusseldorf Subsidies for operating costs,…
The expansion of renewables cannot be forced
Wind farm opponents protest in front of the Brandenburg Gate Wind power is often not well accepted. (Photo: Christian Mang / imagedeluxe.net) Dusseldorf Sometimes the impression is created that it…
From now on, six wind turbines have to be installed every day
Wind turbines in Baden-Württemberg According to experts, without sufficient green electricity, Germany will not only fail to meet the climate targets – industry could also migrate. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Dusseldorf…
When the “disco effect” slows down the expansion of wind power
Wind turbines in Brandenburg during an evening thunderstorm The federal state wants to interpret nature conservation regulations very narrowly. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The federal government has set a clear goal:…
With monument protection against new wind turbines
wind farm Wind turbines with an output of 56 gigawatts (GW) are currently installed in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin It reads like instructions with the headline “How do I prevent…
With monument protection against new wind turbines
wind farm Wind turbines with an output of 56 gigawatts (GW) are currently installed in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin It reads like instructions with the headline “How do I prevent…
With monument protection against new wind turbines
wind farm Wind turbines with an output of 56 gigawatts (GW) are currently installed in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin It reads like instructions with the headline “How do I prevent…
Energy transition: Offshore wind power could be slowed down
Borkum Riffgrund 1 offshore wind farm by Ørsted Offshore wind power is to become the mainstay of the energy transition. (Photo: obs) Berlin The expansion of power generation on the…
The “Easter package” raises expectations that can hardly be fulfilled
Robert Habeck With the Ukraine war, the acceleration of the expansion of renewable energies has gained additional relevance. (Photo: Reuters) The “Easter package” from the Ministry of Economics has it…
Coalition agrees on early abolition of the EEG surcharge
Berlin From July, consumers in Germany should no longer pay an EEG levy on their electricity bill. The leaders of the traffic light coalition of SPD, Greens and FDP agreed…
Energy prices: Habeck advocates an immediate surcharge for children
Robert Habeck “It’s primarily fossil inflation, if you will.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) has also spoken out in favor of an immediate surcharge for children…
Funding for solar power from farmland planned
Solar system on fields and meadows Solar systems on open spaces are often found on conversion or industrial areas, polluted areas or former military premises. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin…
Hydrogen: It takes pragmatism
Sometimes a moment is enough to realize the magnitude of a task. Like last December when energy prices went through the roof. Because gas is scarce in Europe and the…