Solar panels should pay off their costs more quickly for homeowners in the future. This is the aim of the Commission's draft solar strategy. The member states are also to significantly accelerate the construction of solar power with new programs starting next year.
By Manuel Berkel
Kirsten Westphal spent a long time working on the geopolitics of energy supply as a researcher at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP). Since 2021, she has headed the analysis department at H2Global, a hydrogen import tool funded by the German government. Speaking to Manuel Berkel, she talks about the importance of H2Global for the EU's hydrogen plans.
By Manuel Berkel
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
Russia's war of aggression has shown how dependent Germany and other EU countries are on Russian oil and gas. The rapid switch to renewable energies is seen as a way out by many. However, there is a threat of new dependencies and possible supply bottlenecks for materials for wind turbines, photovoltaics, and batteries.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced the European Union to accelerate the pace of our energy and climate policy. Since the Kremlin has increasingly used energy as a tool for political influence, we must deprive it of its leverage by radically reducing our dependence on fossil-fuel imports from Russia.
By Redaktion Table
Renewable energies are an integral part of China's policy. The current, 14th Five-Year Plan primarily promotes the technological areas of energy and materials and focuses on the development of alternative energy sources. In contrast to the previous five-year plan, the focus is no longer on achieving global technological leadership in renewable energy technologies, but rather on expanding the infrastructure and strengthening the economic and secure energy supply. In the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Chinese Ministry of Energy (NEA) has given concrete figures for renewable energy. Thus, the total installed capacity of wind power and solar is to reach 1200 GW by 2030. As early as 2020, China's energy system experienced record renewable energy growth despite the coronavirus crisis. By 2025, the final 16.5 percent should be reached. From Production & Development to China's Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality to Coal Turnaround - China Renewable Energy News from the Table.Media Editorial Team!
