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
Shortly before the presentation of the grid package, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen gave an insight into its content. The Dane also wants to comply with a request from the German government.
By Manuel Berkel
Industrial companies, data centers and large batteries in the EU are running out of options for connecting to the power grid. According to a leak, the Commission is making proposals on how to solve the problem – with noticeable consequences for companies too.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission wants to present a package for the electricity grids in December. At a congress in Berlin, experts discussed how planning in the EU could be improved and how interconnectors could be built more quickly.
By Manuel Berkel
