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
A survey shows that Chinese companies view Europe not as a temporary stopover but as a long-term partner. This, however, depends on Brussels creating “stable, fair, and predictable” conditions.
By Manuel Liu
In a new report, the European Court of Auditors criticizes the lack of progress in energy communities. It says the targets are too optimistic, the guidelines unclear and the incentives inadequate.
By Lukas Bayer
The EU Commission is planning measures to strengthen citizen energy. The aim is to ease the financial burden on households by enabling people to have their own solar power systems and energy communities. But it is concerned about aggressive online advertising.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany’s Economy Ministry is planning to end the feed-in tariff for small solar systems. Instead, utility-scale ground-mounted PV is to be expanded more strongly. Whether that keeps the 22-gigawatt expansion target within reach is, however, doubtful.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt and Nico Beckert
Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a tightrope walk on his China trip. Climate cooperation with China remains important – yet business representatives are calling for a strong “made in Europe” approach, including in green-tech industries.
By Nico Beckert
Chancellor Merz faces a balancing act on his trip to China. Germany is heavily dependent on green tech. At the same time, the German economy is experiencing a China shock and is calling for more protection in order to gain room to maneuver for the transformation.
By Nico Beckert
