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
Africa set a new solar record in 2025, adding nearly 5 gigawatts of capacity. South Africa led the market, representing about one-third of total new installations.
By Arne Schütte
Green technologies such as EVs, batteries and renewables grew by 18% in China in 2025. Value added in the green tech sector has almost doubled since 2022. Exports are rising rapidly.
By Nico Beckert
Green technologies such as electric vehicles, batteries, and renewables expanded by 18% in China in 2025, with value added in the sector nearly doubling since 2022. Exports are rising rapidly.
By Nico Beckert
The European Commission wants to strengthen the energy-intensive steel industry in Europe and protect it from unsafe and heavily-subsidized products from China. However, its plans for green steel fall short of recommendations.
By Manuel Berkel
Egypt secures international support for the expansion of renewable energies. Norwegian and Chinese companies invest USD 1.8 billion in renewables.
By Redaktion Table
The European market for solar modules is experiencing a decline for the first time since 2016. SolarPower Europe warns that this development could jeopardize the EU’s 2030 target for solar energy.
By Manuel Berkel
30 energy experts from the EU Parliament want to prevent “risky” technology providers from gaining access to European infrastructure. In a letter to the Commission, they call for swift legal action.
By Manuel Berkel
The German Solar Industry Association is calling for a legally defined target for the expansion of battery storage systems. It is calling for a quadrupling of the capacities installed to date by 2030.
By Lisa Kuner
