Tag: electricity
Does the traffic light agree? This is what a compromise on the price of industrial electricity could look like
Steelworker The high electricity costs weigh on the energy-intensive industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A discounted electricity tariff for German industry cannot be ruled out. It has now been four months…
This is what a compromise on the price of industrial electricity could look like
Steelworker The high electricity costs weigh on the energy-intensive industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A discounted electricity tariff for German industry cannot be ruled out. It has now been four months…
Photovoltaics: Rent a solar system instead of buying it?
Building a solar system If you want to save money, you can also rent a system. Solar energy is booming: around 90,000 new photovoltaic systems (PV systems) were installed in…
RWE raises annual forecast – one billion euros more net expected
RWE lignite power plant in Neurath The Dax group has increased in energy trading in particular, growth also came strongly from renewables. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The utility RWE has significantly…
RWE raises annual forecast – one billion euros more net expected
RWE lignite power plant in Neurath The Dax group has increased in energy trading in particular, growth also came strongly from renewables. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The utility RWE has significantly…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Comparison of heating shares While the installation of heat pumps is currently the subject of heated debate in Germany, the energy mix here and throughout Europe is very diverse. (Photo:…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Dusseldorf It seems bizarre: while millions of people in Europe have to cope with summer heat and droughts, governments are already concerned about the energy supply in the coming winter.…
Habeck ready to make concessions on industrial electricity prices
goa For months, the federal government has been arguing about the introduction of an industrial electricity price. Now Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is ready to make concessions. “We…
How heating with air conditioning is worthwhile
Installation of an air conditioner So-called split air conditioners can often not only cool, but also heat and clean the air of dust and pollen. Dusseldorf As the temperature rises…
How heating with air conditioning is worthwhile
Dusseldorf As the temperature rises in summer, so does the desire for air conditioning. In a recent survey by the comparison portal Verivox, 13 percent of those surveyed said they…
Government advisers speak out against industrial electricity prices
Christian Lindner and Robert Habeck The finance minister speaks out against the economy minister’s plan. (Photo: IMAGO/photo booth) Berlin Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is encountering further resistance with his…
EU Parliament passes far-reaching reform of the electricity market
Brussels The European Parliament wants to lower electricity prices for households and companies in the long term and keep them stable. The Industry Committee agreed on a new electricity market…
Europe needs a strong wind power industry
Wind turbines in Baden-Württemberg The expansion of wind power in Germany is progressing – albeit not as quickly as planned by the federal government. But the manufacturers of the wind…
Technology race for wind turbines threatens to ruin the industry
wind farm The technical leaps in the development of wind turbines are getting bigger and bigger. (Photo: IMAGO/Jochen Tack) Munich, Dusseldorf The first wind turbines in the 1990s measured just…
Europe needs a strong wind power industry
Wind turbines in Baden-Württemberg The expansion of wind power in Germany is progressing – albeit not as quickly as planned by the federal government. But the manufacturers of the wind…
Technology race for wind turbines threatens to ruin the industry
wind farm The technical leaps in the development of wind turbines are getting bigger and bigger. (Photo: IMAGO/Jochen Tack) Munich, Dusseldorf The first wind turbines in the 1990s measured just…
How stable is our power grid?
Dusseldorf The German power grid was one of the most important topics of all last year. The fear of power outages was great, but in the end, despite the problems…
If All Cars in Turkey Are “Togg”, Is Electricity Enough?
The amount of electricity required to charge an electric vehicle is equivalent to one month’s electricity use by an average household. If we assume that everyone uses electric vehicles in…
New type of solar systems is about to make a breakthrough
Organic Solar Cells The cells are thin, light and flexible – this opens up completely new application possibilities. (Photo: Heliatek [M]) Dusseldorf When Karl Leo looks at houses, he sees…
Organic solar cells are about to make a breakthrough
Organic Solar Cells The cells are thin, light and flexible – this opens up completely new application possibilities. (Photo: Heliatek [M]) Dusseldorf When Karl Leo looks at houses, he sees…