Although billions of euros are available, regulatory uncertainty is putting the expansion and further development of energy storage systems at risk. Lars Rohwer, a Christian Democratic Union (CDU) member of the German Bundestag, is calling for a more differentiated energy storage strategy to make the power grid more flexible.
By Lars Rohwer
While other countries are focusing on gas, Spain has significantly expanded its renewable energies in recent years. The think tank Ember therefore sees the country as a role model.
By Alexandra Endres
In its draft investment strategy for the energy sector, the Commission describes how the European Investment Bank will mitigate one of the biggest cost drivers of the energy transition. The EU will also provide guarantees for certain nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
The energy industry has reacted with alarm to recent remarks by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the electricity market design. For now, however, the Commission is seeking to play down the issue.
By Manuel Berkel
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
The EU Commission recommends that member states reduce fossil fuel subsidies in the next financial year in order to finance reductions in electricity prices.
By Manuel Berkel
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
In Germany, more than five million people are unable to adequately heat their homes due to a lack of financial resources. Energy poverty is one of the most pressing problems in social policy. Yet there are instruments to combat it, which would also benefit the climate.
By Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa
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
