Industrial companies in China receive significantly more state support than competitors in both advanced and emerging economies. Technology and heavy industry in particular are driving the global rise in subsidies.
By Amelie Richter
The Federal Network Agency is reversing its January decision and ensuring that existing battery storage systems remain exempt from grid fees. In the future, those who generate their own solar power will be required to pay a higher base fee.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
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 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
China’s foreign direct investment in Eurasia has risen to a record level of $66 billion. Central Asia is the main focus. Beijing is expanding its role as an industrial and infrastructure partner in the region.
By Ning Wang
Burning coal not only produces emissions but also releases aerosols into the air, significantly reducing electricity generation from solar power systems.
By Lisa Kuner
Some renewable energy plants capable of providing a reliable, continuous supply of electricity are already cheaper than gas- and coal-fired power plants. Over the next ten years, costs for hybrid projects that include storage will continue to fall.
By David Goeßmann
In only 20% of Germany’s major cities have enough solar systems been installed recently to meet the overall expansion target. Environmental Action Germany (DUH) is therefore calling for the conditions for rooftop PV to not be made any worse.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Two top-10 country rankings for solar energy reveal some surprises. While China generates more electricity from solar power plants than all OECD countries combined, Hungary and Chile also stand out.
By Nico Beckert
Pakistan’s solar capacity has risen rapidly in recent years. That transformation also has to do with China’s overcapacity. But the solar revolution has left poorer segments of the population stuck with an expensive fossil-fuel-based power grid.
By Urmi Goswami
