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
In the hot phase of the Bundestag election campaign, Agora Energiewende's Head of Germany, Simon Müller, is leaving the think tank. The think tank's Head of Europe, Matthias Buck, is also making way for a successor.
By Bernhard Pötter
Germany still falls well short of its wind power expansion targets. However, the record results of the latest tender for onshore wind farms suggest that they could be achieved in 2026. The numerous legislative changes initiated by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs have the desired effect.
By Nico Beckert
In order to boost the consumption of renewable energy, China wants to expand its grids, accelerate the industry's electricity generation, and produce more green hydrogen.
By Nico Beckert
Smart electricity meters are considered an essential prerequisite for progressing the energy transition, but implementation in Germany lags far behind. A new draft law may also delay the expansion next year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Nuclear fusion could one day provide limitless, affordable energy. It's no surprise that research is in full swing all over the world. A start-up from Shanghai is currently attracting a lot of attention.
By Jörn Petring
Whether someone believes misinformation and is therefore against wind power does not depend on knowledge, but on one's worldview. This is the conclusion of a new study.
By Alexandra Endres
Investment agreements protect fossil fuel companies and their emissions of up to two gigatons of CO₂ equivalent per year. G7 countries bear a special responsibility. They are thwarting their own climate pledges.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The BMZ, the EU and the G7+ group have pledged more money to Ukraine to prepare the energy infrastructure for the winter. Meanwhile, the "Green Deal Ukraina" project is working on measures for the sustainable rebuilding of the destroyed infrastructure.
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Last year, the number of jobs in renewable energies climbed to at least 16.2 million. China is at the top of the list, but there are also significantly more jobs in Germany. However, another solar industry report clouds the outlook.
By Lukas Bayer
