Tag: phaseout
How risky is the German nuclear phase-out? The most important questions and answers
Dusseldorf A more than 60-year era in Germany ends on Saturday: The last three nuclear power plants Emsland, Isar 2 and Neckarwestheim 2 will be taken off the grid. Too…
Despite the nuclear phase-out, Amprion sees no blackout risk
high voltage pylon The energy transition requires massive investments in the German power grid. (Photo: IMAGO/Christian Ohde) Dusseldorf The transmission system operator Amprion is once again giving the all-clear for…
Nuclear phase-out irreversible – majority against according to survey
Nuclear power plant Isar 2 According to the Atomic Energy Act, the final shutdown should take place on April 15. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck considers…
The German nuclear phase-out and its pitfalls
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The German nuclear phase-out and its pitfalls
Good morning, dear readers, According to Donald Trump’s defense, a so-called grand jury in Manhattan voted to criminally indict the former US President. Never before in US history has an…
“The nuclear phase-out is the wrong decision”
Karl Ludwig Kley From 2016, the 71-year-old will head the supervisory board at Eon. Eat He is considered the most powerful chief supervisor in Germany: in addition to mandates at…
“The nuclear phase-out is the wrong decision”
Karl Ludwig Kley From 2016, the 71-year-old will head the supervisory board at Eon. Eat He is considered the most powerful chief supervisor in Germany: in addition to mandates at…
What will the coal phase-out in 2030 do for the climate?
Dusseldorf For months, activists in a small village in North Rhine-Westphalia demonstrated against the mining of lignite under Lützerath. They wanted to prevent the RWE energy company from expanding the…
Is the nuclear phase-out coming later?
Berlin The steps are small, but Robert Habeck moves. A few months ago, the Federal Minister of Economics ruled out continued operation of the remaining German nuclear power plants (NPP)…
Greens stick to coal phase-out in 2030
Berlin In view of the climate crisis, the Greens are sticking to a coal phase-out by 2030 despite the energy problems. “The summer has shown us again: Extreme weather is…
Martin Werding is against a later nuclear phase-out
Economist Martin Werding “I want to be part of a council of experts that sets up guidelines for politics and defines a range of sensible options for action.” (Photo: imago…
Massively accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on a visit to Palau The Foreign Minister looked at the situation on the ground. (Photo: dpa) Ngerulmud In view of the severe impact of the…
South Korea withdraws from nuclear phase-out
Yoon Suk Yeol The South Korean President wants to revise the phasing out of nuclear energy. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk Yeol is reversing the country’s…
Nuclear phase-out: EU Commissioner Breton calls for postponement
Thierry Breton The EU Commissioner wants the German nuclear power plants to run longer: “Solidarity is always mutual.” (Photo: Reuters) Brussels EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton intervenes in the…
Nuclear phase-out: EU Commissioner Breton calls for postponement
Thierry Breton The EU Commissioner wants the German nuclear power plants to run longer: “Solidarity is always mutual.” (Photo: Reuters) Brussels EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton intervenes in the…
Warning of rapid phase-out of Russian gas
Siemens Energy CEO Christian Bruch The CEO warns against a quick boycott of Russian gas. (Photo: Thorsten Jochim for Handelsblatt) Munich Siemens Energy boss Christian Bruch warns of a short-term…
Belgium wants to postpone nuclear phase-out by ten years
Tihange Nuclear Power Plant Until 2035, the nuclear power plant should continue to run near the German border. (Photo: dpa) Belgium wants to postpone nuclear phase-out by ten years. The…
A rapid phase-out of coal puts a strain on security of supply
Wind turbines and coal-fired power station An accelerated phase-out of coal poses challenges for network operators. (Photo: action press) Berlin An early phase-out of coal poses challenges for the operators…
Draft of the final declaration watered down the goal of the coal phase-out
Cop26 in Glasgow The climate conference is likely to be extended, but a first draft for the final declaration is already in circulation. (Photo: AP) Berlin, Glasgow It is a…