
Africa has huge untapped potential for wind, solar and hydropower. The continent is seen as the energy supplier of the future. However, this vision is only true to a limited extent.
By Redaktion Table
High energy prices and a possible gas supply freeze are causing problems for the steel industry. This also has an impact on the green transformation, says Hans Jürgen Kerkhoff. In an interview with Manuel Berkel and Timo Landenberger, the President of the German Steel Federation talks about converting production to hydrogen, calls for more dynamism from policymakers and an adjustment of plans for emissions trading and border adjustment.
By Timo Landenberger
China’s top economic policymaker, the NDRC, just issued a fifteen-year development plan on the hydrogen and fuel cell sector. It expects real commercialization of fuel cell vehicles and energy storage by 2030 with rapid market growth in heavy-duty applications. Some foreign companies have moved early into this sector, establishing their China presence through Joint Ventures (JV) and strategic cooperation.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission has presented options on how member states can counter high energy prices. These emergency measures are to be discussed at the EU summit on Thursday and Friday. The Commission also presented its proposal for minimum gas storage volumes in the EU.
By Lukas Knigge