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Market & Industry 28/02/2025, 16:50
Market & Industry 28/02/2025, 15:59
Large variance on the smart city map
Berlin - Digitalisation in Germany has many faces and is taking place at very different speeds. This is shown by the latest edition of the Smart City Index. The study identifies numerous "hidden champions" and shows a lot of movement behind the three "smartest" metropolises of Munich, Hamburg and Cologne.
Power 28/02/2025, 15:55
Four measures for faster wind power expansion in the south-west
Schönau - The expansion of wind energy in Baden-Württemberg is not making any progress. A study commissioned by the green energy provider EWS recommends concrete steps to speed up approval procedures and grid connections. The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment welcomes the paper and points to the progress that has been made.
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Politics 27/02/2025, 16:42
The EU Commission's gas policy is controversial
Berlin - In the Clean Industrial Deal and its Action Plan for Affordable Energy, the EU Commission has proposed measures to stabilise the gas market. These include long-term supply contracts. However, the new focus on gas is controversial.
Politics 26/02/2025, 17:15
EU Commission wants to relieve the economy
Brussels - The EU Commission has presented the Clean Industrial Deal. The aim is to dovetail the European Green Deal more closely with a competitive European economy. The Commission also wants to reduce bureaucracy with a so-called omnibus package.
Politics 26/02/2025, 16:20
Merz's plans for nuclear power moratorium rejected
Berlin - Friedrich Merz is once again venturing a push towards a return to nuclear power. The operators concerned are not in favour of stopping the dismantling work and the SPD, as a possible coalition partner in the new German government, also reject plans for a return to nuclear.
Politics 26/02/2025, 15:11
Study: Germany misses 2045 climate target
Berlin - Germany will not achieve its goal of climate neutrality by 2045, according to the Energy Transition Outlook Germany published by consultancy firm DNV. However, the study also contains positive messages, in particular a massive reduction in energy imports.Market & Industry
Market & Industry 28/02/2025, 14:04
Hydrogen association DWV introduces new leadership
Berlin - Even before the new federal government is in place, the German Hydrogen Association DWV is presenting its new management team. From now on, the duo Bernd Pitschak and Friederike Lassen will head the board.
Market & Industry 27/02/2025, 17:24
Reduction of speculative positions weighs on CO2 price
Willich - After last week's price weakness, CO2 trading initially stabilised this week before prices fell again on Tuesday. The announcement by the EU Commission to postpone the obligation to purchase CBAM has a bearish effect.
Market & Industry 27/02/2025, 16:34
Engie: Nuclear power profits leap and pace for renewables
Paris - Nuclear power is proving to be an important source of income for Engie. Last year, the French company made a profit of billions from its nuclear power plants alone. This enabled the French company to compensate for declines in other segments. Engie also made progress in expanding its renewables portfolio.
Market & Industry 27/02/2025, 13:42
Nordex significantly increases earnings and profitability
Hamburg - Difficult years lie behind Europe's wind turbine manufacturers. Although the global economy remains challenging, the tide seems to be turning for the major players in the industry. Nordex's latest balance sheet bears witness to this. The Hamburg-based company achieved a significant jump in profits in 2024 and is in the black for the second year in a row.Power
Power 28/02/2025, 11:00
"We don't need a capacity market"
Essen - The European Energy Exchange (EEX) is the world's leading electricity exchange for futures trading. In an interview with energate, CEO Peter Reitz advocates trusting the market instead of relying on subsidy programmes.
Power 27/02/2025, 15:43
Wind power expansion in Europe is stalling
Brussels - Europe needs more speed in the expansion of wind power, demands Wind Europe. The association cites slow approvals, a lack of grids and a lack of electrification as the main problems. Germany remains the frontrunner, but missed its own targets.
Power 27/02/2025, 15:10
Electricity prices continue to fall after a brief interlude
Essen - The short-term electricity market remains weather-dependent: Wind and solar power recently pushed prices below 100 /MWh, but a lull in wind caused the day-ahead to rise again. Gas and CO2 prices are influencing developments on the futures market.
Power 26/02/2025, 16:18
Federal Network Agency approves further Suedlink section
Bonn - The Federal Network Agency has approved the construction of a 66-kilometre section of the Suedlink power line in the Hanover region. The line is intended to transport wind power from the north to southern Germany. Commissioning is planned for 2028.Gas & Heat
Gas & Heat 28/02/2025, 10:00
"Germany is thirsty - Denmark can supply the drinks"
Berlin - Exports to Germany are the driving force behind the Danish hydrogen economy. A pipeline is to connect the German and Danish grids by 2030. Danish Ambassador Thomas Østrup Møller spoke to us about the current state of affairs, why the ramp-up needs state support and what needs to change at EU level.
Gas & Heat 27/02/2025, 16:07
Citizens resist Mannheim gas phase-out
Mannheim - Mannheim is facing a heated debate: A citizens' initiative is forming against the planned gas phase-out by 2035 and is gaining an unexpectedly large following. Initiator Andreas Kostarellos, himself affected by the changeover, is calling for a demonstration and is hoping for support from politicians.
Gas & Heat 27/02/2025, 16:00
Emissions trading: Sale of certificates starts in June
Leipzig - In Germany, CO2 certificates will be sold at a fixed price for the last time. The responsible exchange, EEX, has coordinated with the Federal Environment Agency and has now announced the dates.
Gas & Heat 27/02/2025, 15:01