Following discussions between the EU member states, the Cypriot Council Presidency has presented the first amendments to the grid package. As well as financial issues, they also involve electrolyzers and renewable energies.
By Manuel Berkel
Following the power outage in South Berlin, Kritis operators and associations are calling for better communication with the authorities and less openness regarding security-related data.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Berlin power outage highlights deficits in the protection of critical infrastructure and in state crisis preparedness. Experts are urgently calling for amended regulations to protect sensitive infrastructure data and reduce the vulnerability of the power grid.
By Lisa-Martina Klein, Michael Bröcker and Katharina Horban
In terms of power price compensation for energy-intensive companies, Germany benefits financially from sharing a bidding zone with Austria. Different CO₂ emission factors allow the German government to issue additional subsidies.
By Manuel Berkel
While European industry is calling for further relief, power prices in the EU rose again for the first time since the energy crisis. However, the expansion of solar energy mitigated price growth.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission has approved France’s capacity mechanism for a further ten years. The mechanism, which will apply from 2026, will receive annual funding of EUR two billion and is to be open to all projects.
By Manuel Berkel
The energy-intensive industrial sector in Europe is calling on the EU Commission and the member states to introduce a permanent electricity price of EUR 50 per megawatt hour. This differs from the current industrial electricity price in Germany.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU is planning a legislative package for accelerated grid expansion. This will also include measures for greater centralization. Member states could save around EUR 560 billion if power grids are planned across national borders.
By Manuel Berkel
Google, Tesla & Co. are intervening in European energy policy. In statements to the Commission, US companies are calling for AI-ready energy data and advising Europeans to stockpile certain technologies in light of the Ukraine war.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission plans to present its grid package on Dec. 10. The package is intended to curb high electricity prices and drive forward the energy transition, but the Commissioner responsible, Dan Jørgensen, has already foreshadowed difficult debates on one point.
By Manuel Berkel
