Tag: energy
Germany is likely to miss its climate targets for 2030 and 2045
Traffic on the A8 near Munich The transport sector in particular emits so many greenhouse gases that Germany may not reach its climate targets. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a…
Battery manufacturer works on rechargeable batteries for electric flight
Dusseldorf, Frankfurt Manufacturers of batteries for electric cars have discovered a potential new market for themselves: civil aviation. The Swedish company Northvolt, together with its Californian subsidiary Cuberg, has developed…
Fuel of War – Ukrainian tanks run on Russian oil
Ukrainian tank The Ukrainian army is consuming more and more fuel from Russia. (Photo: dpa) Warsaw It is a paradox of war: the tanks from Ukraine are increasingly running on…
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.…
Fuel of War – Ukrainian tanks run on Russian oil
Ukrainian tank The Ukrainian army is consuming more and more fuel from Russia. (Photo: dpa) Warsaw It is a paradox of war: the tanks from Ukraine are increasingly running on…
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…
CARBON CAPTURE CO2 storage in the middle of Manhattan
new York Coughing, Shane Johnson stands in front of the skyscraper called “Grand Tier”, one of his most recent projects. The location is captivating: right across the street is Lincoln…
Russia slows down G20 energy ministers meeting
goa Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) described the results of the G20 energy ministers’ meeting in Goa, India, as a “certain disappointment”. No agreement was reached on essential points.…
This is how municipal heating planning should look like
Berlin The discussion about heat supply in cities and communities is entering the next round. The federal government’s construction and economics ministries want to avoid a fiasco like the one…
How EU rules slow down imports of hydrogen from India
Bangkok, Bombay Wherever Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) steps in front of a microphone during his trip to India, he mentions India’s potential to produce green hydrogen on a large…
Why things are going badly and how the industry will continue
Dusseldorf Bad news from the chemical industry is almost the order of the day: when industry leader BASF recently issued a profit warning, the share only fell slightly. Investors had…
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…
EU agrees to subsidies worth billions for Thyssen-Krupp
Steel production at Thyssen-Krupp In the future, the group wants to produce 2.5 million tons of steel per year in a so-called direct reduction plant. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf After a…
EU agrees to subsidies worth billions for Thyssen-Krupp
Steel production at Thyssen-Krupp In the future, the group wants to produce 2.5 million tons of steel per year in a so-called direct reduction plant. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf After a…
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…
Traffic light politicians reject new purchase premium for e-cars
Production of electric cars Traffic light traffic politicians reject a new purchase premium. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Leading politicians in the traffic light coalition reject a new purchase premium for electric…
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…