Energy turnaround

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Kristian Ruby: ‘Wrong electricity market design is a big risk’
Member states are urging the Commission to reform the electricity market due to increased energy prices. In an interview with Manuel Berkel, the Secretary General of Eurelectric, Kristian Ruby, talks about the most pressing demands for the current consultation and the importance of longer electricity contracts for industry and private households. continue reading →
New start for smart meter rollout
The German government wants to give new impetus to the digitization of the energy transition. To this end, the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) has drafted a bill to relaunch the digitization of the energy transition (GNDEW), which is now going into departmental coordination. With this law, the BMWK aims to reduce […] continue reading →
Habeck wants to examine state involvement in electricity grid operator Tennet
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to examine a state entry into the electricity grid operator Tennet. The Green politician said on Wednesday that there were talks with Tennet to analyze the financial situation for the German business once again. He could not comment further on the talks. However, he made no secret of the […] continue reading →
Smart meters: ready for rollout
There can be no successful energy transition without smart grids. Smart metering systems are an important component of such smart grids, and Germany now wants to accelerate the installation of smart meters. continue reading →
Scientific consensus: 100 percent renewables possible by 2050
A growing number of studies suggest that 100 percent renewables-based energy systems can be achieved at low cost by 2050 or possibly earlier. This is summarized by a research project of 15 international universities, including the University of Technology Sydney, Eindhoven University of Technology and Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland. According to the publication, […] continue reading →
Consequences of war could accelerate energy transition
According to a study, the consequences of the war in Ukraine could accelerate the energy transition in Germany. The green transformation could sometimes succeed more successfully than previously expected, although the Federal Government will initially have to rely more on coal in its quest for greater energy independence, an analysis by credit insurer Allianz Trade […] continue reading →
ITRE wants to increase efficiency target to 14.5 percent
Regarding the energy-saving target, the EU Parliament’s Industry Committee wants to go even further than the Commission’s proposals from REPowerEU. Final energy consumption is to be limited to 740 million tons of oil equivalent by 2030 and primary energy consumption to 960 Mtoe. This is stated in a compromise paper on the reform of the […] continue reading →
Renewables: less dependence on China for supply chains
The EU should quickly rethink its supply chains for green energy technologies and take action to reduce its dependence on China in some areas. This is the view of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and the Rhodium Group in a policy paper published today. They say this will require stronger domestic policies and […] continue reading →
Promotion of gas saving in industry stalls
In view of the threat of a halt to Russian gas supplies, there is a fierce debate about possible shutdowns of industrial plants. But now, of all things, an important German government support program for energy savings by companies is being delayed. continue reading →
Energy transition brings new dependencies
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. continue reading →
RED draft report: welcoming technology and reducing bureaucracy
After the European Commission presented a proposal for the revision of the Renewable Energies Directive (RED III) as part of its Fit for 55 package, the Parliament’s rapporteur, Markus Pieper (EPP), has now presented his draft. The energy policy spokesman for the CDU/CSU group advocates making the expansion of renewables technology-neutral and allowing transitional solutions. […] continue reading →
Energy prices: CDU/CSU call for strategic gas reserves
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag is calling on the German government to support the establishment of a non-state strategic gas reserve to “make the energy system more crisis-proof”. This emerges from an as yet undated Bundestag motion by the opposition parties, which is available to Europe.Table. In it, the CDU/CSU calls for both […] continue reading →
Cornelius Matthes: energy transition in the desert
Cornelius Matthes lives in Dubai. In other words, the city that, over the past twenty years, has become a symbol of wealth, abundance, and petroleum-based waste like no other, without relying permanently on the finite black gold. As CEO of Dii Desert Energy, the 46-year-old is working to kick-start the energy revolution not only in […] continue reading →
Netherlands: Coalition favors nuclear energy as part of energy transition
The Netherlands may build two nuclear reactors, its government-in-waiting said on Wednesday, signaling a possible radical shift in energy policy as it seeks to keep a transition to a carbon-neutral economy on track. The country aims to spend an extra €35 billion ($40 billion) on its energy transformation in the coming 10 years, including investments […] continue reading →