The states led by the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) are also rejecting Economy Minister Katherina Reiche’s plans to eliminate compensation for curtailed electricity and feed-in tariffs for small solar power systems.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
At a conference on Ukraine held at the German Federal Foreign Office this week, the German government sought advice on improving energy security. In an interview, Vitaliy Zaichenko, CEO of the state-owned transmission system operator Ukrenerho, explains how Europe should better protect its power grid.
By Manuel Berkel
At a conference on Ukraine held at the Federal Foreign Office this week, the German government sought advice on how to improve energy security. The CEO of state-owned transmission system operator Ukrenerho explains how Europe should better protect its power grid.
By Manuel Berkel
At a conference on energy security held at the German Federal Foreign Office, the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister advised European countries to build up reserves of components for their power grids. An official from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy explained how this could be financed.
By Manuel Berkel
Ursula von der Leyen would like to finalize the energy package by summer in order to send a message against high energy prices. But a document from an EU agency is now providing new ammunition to critics of the Commission’s proposal.
By Manuel Berkel
Because EU countries are not integrating their electricity markets closely enough, the Commission wants to have a say in grid planning going forward. However, member states are increasingly watering down these plans, as the latest negotiations show.
By Manuel Berkel
The energy sector isn’t lacking capital, but rather projects that are ready for implementation – so said the CEOs of Deutsche Bank and RWE at an online conference. If the ETS falters, RWE plans to halt all investments.
By Manuel Berkel
For security reasons, the Commission has halted subsidies for Chinese inverters. EU officials are now urging other countries to follow Brussels’ lead. By summer, it should be clear whether European companies can replace Chinese technology.
By Manuel Berkel
The German law on promoting gas-fired power plants refers to a European demand analysis. The EU agency ACER is now accusing grid operators of overestimating demand – and underestimating the potential of batteries.
By Manuel Berkel
According to a survey, 97% of mayors in Germany cite a lack of local grid connections as a problem. In many places, local governments are actively involved in climate action, but in some cases they are being held back by new political majorities.
By Kai Schöneberg
