The expansion of renewables lowers electricity prices, even when demand is lower than expected. This is the result of a study by Agora Energiewende. It is supported by figures showing a decline in energy consumption in 2024.
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Economics Minister Katherina Reiche has announced a thorough review of industrial electricity prices and quick tenders for gas-fired power plants. The SPD expects the Commission to speed up approvals under state aid law.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany's bidding zone is to be split into five electricity price zones according to the recommendation of European grid operators. Business associations are now calling on the new German government to draw up an action plan to prevent the division.
By Manuel Berkel
China already has the most nuclear power plants in the world. Beijing wants to commercialize nuclear technology in the future. It will primarily be used in medicine, agriculture and food processing.
By Emily Kossak
China plans to build at least 200 gigawatts of new wind and solar power annually. However, there are signs that the country curtails wind and solar parks more frequently than the official data indicates. One reason is the low level of electricity trading between the provinces.
By Nico Beckert
In early November and mid-December, the price of electricity briefly rose sharply. However, this in no way jeopardized the supply of electricity, as the reserve power plants remained offline. The Federal Network Agency is investigating whether power plants were deliberately shut down to cause the price to rise.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Baden-Württemberg challenges the proposed split of Germany's electricity bidding zone, advocating for alternative solutions to address grid bottlenecks and market inefficiencies. A new report recommends exploring regional remuneration for renewable energies, investment in hydrogen production, and capacity mechanisms for controllable power plants before considering a zone division.
By Manuel Berkel
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs wants to increase flexibility in the electricity system by amending EU law on grid fees. This is stated in the options paper "Electricity market design of the future."
By Manuel Berkel
Interim assessment of the energy transition: Only the expansion of renewable electricity is on track in Germany. According to an expert report, progress is far too slow in all other areas and the German government will likely miss many of its targets.
By Bernhard Pötter
So far, the federal government has not been able to decide on purchasing the network operator Tennet. On Thursday, the company announced that it would seek other sources of financing. In the interview, COO Tim Meyerjürgens explains what he considers crucial for access to the capital market and why too many offshore wind farms are being planned in the North Sea.
By Manuel Berkel
