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Heat pumps: Why the situation is better than the statistics suggest

On a three-day trip, Robert Habeck wanted to debunk misinformation about heat pumps. Their sales figures fall well short of the Economy Ministry's expectations. However, they are significantly better than often reported, as the statistics convey a false picture.

Von Malte Kreutzfeldt

December 13, 2022, Livermore, California, USA: The target chamber at Lawrence Livermore National Ignition Facility, where 192 laser beams delivered more than 2 million joules of ultraviolet energy to a tiny fuel pellet to create fusion ignition on December 5, 2022. Scientists and officials with the Department of Energy on Tuesday announced a breakthrough in the creation of fusion energy at the ratory. A team at Lawrence Livermore National Ignition Facility NIF conducted the first controlled fusion experiment in history to reach this milestone, also known as scientific energy breakeven, which means it produced more energy from fusion than the laser energy used to drive it, according to a news release. Livermore USA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY - ZUMA 20221213_new_z03_046 Copyright: xLawrencexLivermorexNationalxLabox
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Fusion research: Impulse paper reveals political dilemma

In an impulse on nuclear fusion, several German scientific academies paint a picture of a promising technology that still faces numerous uncertainties. It needs funding, but not at the expense of renewables. This results in a political dilemma.

Von Tim Gabel

December 13, 2022, Livermore, California, USA: The target chamber at Lawrence Livermore National Ignition Facility, where 192 laser beams delivered more than 2 million joules of ultraviolet energy to a tiny fuel pellet to create fusion ignition on December 5, 2022. Scientists and officials with the Department of Energy on Tuesday announced a breakthrough in the creation of fusion energy at the ratory. A team at Lawrence Livermore National Ignition Facility NIF conducted the first controlled fusion experiment in history to reach this milestone, also known as scientific energy breakeven, which means it produced more energy from fusion than the laser energy used to drive it, according to a news release. Livermore USA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY - ZUMA 20221213_new_z03_046 Copyright: xLawrencexLivermorexNationalxLabox
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Fusionsforschung: Akademien-Papier offenbart politisches Dilemma

Die wissenschaftlichen Akademien zeichnen in einem Impuls zur Kernfusion das Bild einer vielversprechenden Technologie, die noch mit zahlreichen Unwägbarkeiten kämpft. Es braucht Geld, was aber nicht zulasten der Erneuerbaren gehen darf. Daraus ergibt sich ein politisches Dilemma.

Von Tim Gabel

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Federal budget 2025: What the EU debt rules stipulate

The German government is arguing about the debt brake. Finance Minister Lindner defends it with reference to the EU debt rules. However, a closer look reveals that Germany would only have to carry out a manageable budget consolidation for 2025 to comply with EU rules.

Von Table.Briefings

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Bundeshaushalt 2025: Was die EU-Schuldenregeln vorgeben

Die deutsche Regierung streitet über die Schuldenbremse. Finanzminister Lindner verteidigt diese auch mit Verweis auf die EU-Schuldenregeln. Doch bei genauer Betrachtung zeigt sich: Deutschland müsste für 2025 nur eine überschaubare Haushaltskonsolidierung vornehmen, um den EU-Regeln zu entsprechen.

Von Table.Briefings

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Power grid: Beijing plans to clear the way for renewables

China is expanding its renewable energy capacities at a record pace. However, the power grids have been a bottleneck so far. Now, significant investments are being made to better integrate solar and wind power.

Von Christiane Kuehl

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Direct air capture: How China and the United States advance the new technology

China has recently tested a system for filtering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (DAC). Thanks to its strength in mass production, the country could significantly contribute to reducing the costs of these technologies. The United States also provides billions in funding – and companies such as Climeworks are reporting progress. Nevertheless, the challenges remain significant.

Von Nico Beckert