Tag: Energy policy
When is a solar system on the roof worthwhile for homeowners?
Installation of a solar system Employees of a solar technology company install solar modules. The federal government wants to make the systems on new buildings the norm. But is it…
How liquid gas terminals want to go green
Berlin In view of the ongoing gas supply crisis, the construction of LNG terminals in Germany is becoming the focus of the debate. The developers of such terminals, which can…
The abolition of the EEG surcharge is not enough
wind energy According to the German Institute for Economic Research, consumers could have saved 1.7 billion euros in 2021. (Photo: dpa) Cash registers are ringing for wind and solar park…
Christian Lindner indicates an earlier end to the EEG surcharge
Christian Lindner The FDP boss is also in favor of abolishing the EEG surcharge before 2023. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In view of rising energy prices, Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner…
When is a solar system on the roof worthwhile for homeowners?
Frankfurt The goal is ambitious: Around 80 percent of the energy generated in Germany should come from renewable sources by 2030. Solar power will play a key role in ensuring…
When is a solar system on the roof worthwhile for homeowners?
Installation of a solar system Employees of a solar technology company install solar modules. The federal government wants to make the systems on new buildings the norm. But is it…
Germany’s power grid is about to change – the three largest construction sites
innovations on the web It is not just power generation that needs to become more intelligent, but also power consumption. Dusseldorf Strange terms are used in the new coalition agreement…
Annalena Baerbock and Robert Habeck say goodbye as party leaders
A selfie at the end Robert Habeck and Annalena Baerbock: The statutes of the Greens provide for a separation of party and ministerial offices. (Photo: dpa) Berlin They are standing…
A minister between climate and economy
Robert Habeck Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck has to convince the economy of his mission of a climate-neutral economy, especially the medium-sized companies. (Photo: Imago (2), 360-Berlin [M]) Berlin…
A minister between climate and economy
Robert Habeck Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck has to convince the economy of his mission of a climate-neutral economy, especially the medium-sized companies. (Photo: Imago (2), 360-Berlin [M]) Berlin…
Bert Rürup: China’s growth is weakening
For decades, German companies have participated in China’s economic rise. Initially, inexpensive primary products made in China enabled German industry to keep a large proportion of its added value in…
Electricity prices ensure high profits for solar and wind park operators
wind energy According to the German Institute for Economic Research, consumers could have saved 1.7 billion euros in 2021. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf, Berlin While consumers are suffering from record electricity…
The fall in prices is over, the energy transition is becoming more expensive
wind power Renewables are becoming more expensive. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf For ten years, the cost of renewable energy has known only one way – down. The unstoppable fall in prices…
Russia was Germany’s most important supplier in 2021
Eugal natural gas pipeline in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Around half of the natural gas and hard coal imports in 2021 came from Russia. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Germany’s energy bill rose to…
Taxonomy: Lemke calls for a new procedure
Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke The Green politician’s criticism is also sparked by the Commission’s chosen path via a delegated legal act. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke…
Nord Stream 2 founds German subsidiary
Schwerin The subsidiary required for the certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has been founded. The gas transport company Gas for Europe GmbH is based in Schwerin, as…
RWE earns more than expected – energy trading is booming
RWE power plant in Duisburg In recent years, the supplier has transformed itself from a nuclear and coal company into one of the largest green electricity producers in Europe. (Photo:…
“Hydrogen is indispensable in the heating market”
More than half of the German consumption of final energy – i.e. the energy that reaches the consumer in the form of combustibles, motor fuels or electrical energy – is…
“Hydrogen is indispensable in the heating market”
More than half of the German consumption of final energy – i.e. the energy that reaches the consumer in the form of combustibles, motor fuels or electrical energy – is…
That’s how much countries are investing in wind power & Co.
Dusseldorf Despite all the prophecies of doom and some political resistance: countries around the world are investing massively in the conversion of their energy production. Expenditure on the expansion of…