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Gas & Heat 08/11/2024, 16:29
Power 08/11/2024, 16:04
Expert expects breakthrough for dynamic tariffs
Halle/Saale - Dynamic electricity tariffs could reach the mass market in as little as four years, according to Ulrich Meyer, CEO of Enytime Green. Speaking at a specialist conference, Meyer said that consumer control and digital flexibility were key to this change - with possible flat rate models similar to those in the mobile phone market.
Market & Industry 08/11/2024, 15:56
Hydrogen project developer HH2E files for insolvency
Hamburg - HH2E is bankrupt. The hydrogen project developer from Hamburg has filed for insolvency proceedings under self-administration after negotiations with majority shareholder Foresight on further financing failed.
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Politics 08/11/2024, 12:30
Developing countries need 1,000 billion dollars
Basel - The consequences of the climate crisis are becoming increasingly dramatic. Many developing countries need financial support so that global warming can be halted. This is the main focus of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference Cop 29 in Baku.
Politics 07/11/2024, 17:43
Dan Jörgensen becomes new EU Energy Commissioner
Brussels - Following the election of a new European Parliament this summer, the designated EU Commissioners are now presenting themselves to parliamentarians. The two for energy and climate have already completed their hearings.
Politics 07/11/2024, 17:20
Energy sector and industry demand ability to act
Berlin - The collapse of the traffic light coalition is causing concern in the energy sector. It is pressing for urgent ongoing legislative projects and budget funds to be implemented before the end of the year. The industry is alarmed and is pushing for new elections to be held quickly.
Politics 07/11/2024, 16:00
Robert Habeck hopes for selective cooperation with Christian Democrats
Berlin - On the day after the collapse of the 'traffic light' coalition, Economics Minister Robert Habeck made it clear that there would be no budget freeze and no funding freezes, for example regarding the Renewable Energy Act. Habeck generally sees the possibility of an agreement with the Christian Democratic CDU/CSU on energy security issues.Market & Industry
Market & Industry 08/11/2024, 15:29
Price ticker: Stadtwerke Wuppertal cuts electricity and gas prices
Essen - The energate news ticker on the development of energy prices for end customers provides a quick and comprehensive overview of current price changes from electricity, gas and heat suppliers. Today: Stadtwerke Wuppertal is lowering its electricity and gas prices in the new year.
Market & Industry 08/11/2024, 15:03
The energy transition needs financial and human capital
Gelsenkirchen - The Gelsenkirchen-based supplier Ele is also feeling the transformation pressure of the energy transition. In an interview with energate, managing director Manfred Ackermann explains how the company is responding to this. It's not just about new financing channels, but also the necessary human capital.
Market & Industry 08/11/2024, 14:08
Head of Stadtwerke Gütersloh steps down
Gütersloh - The public utility Stadtwerke Gütersloh is temporarily without a managing director. Ralf Libuda has resigned prematurely to pursue a new career. But not before the long-serving utility boss had come under pressure and found himself at the centre of a local political debate.
Market & Industry 08/11/2024, 13:40
"The shortage of skilled labour is definitely a challenge"
Quickborn - The northern German energy supplier Hansewerk is growing: a total of around 600 new jobs are to be created between 2023 and 2025. energate spoke to Hansewerk's head of personnel, Stephanie Ladwig, about the background to the increased personnel requirements and the search for new colleagues in times of a shortage of skilled workers.Power
Power 08/11/2024, 14:56
Smart meter rollout: Mitnetz reaches 50,000 units
Kabelsketal - Metering point operators are obliged to replace all analogue electricity meters by 2032. Mitnetz Strom is celebrating an intermediate step on the way to this goal.
Power 08/11/2024, 12:48
"Charging point unbundling puts grid operators under pressure"
Frankfurt/Main - Charging points are part of the business model for many municipal utilities. In future, however, they will also have to separate this area from the grid business in organisational terms. Philipp Landorff and Angelina Neyer from PWC explain the details in an interview.
Power 08/11/2024, 12:07
Market values at their highest level so far this year
Essen - In October, operators of green power plants were able to realise more money for their electricity on the market than in previous months. A year-on-year comparison shows a different picture.
Power 07/11/2024, 16:32
Price turbulences shape electricity prices
Hamm - It has been a wild week in electricity trading: in short-term trading, prices have risen to levels not seen since the energy crisis. And in futures, Trump's victory in the US election is making itself felt.Gas & Heat
Gas & Heat 08/11/2024, 12:54
AI for district heat grids
Berlin - What does AI have to do with district heat supply? The practical example of Stadtwerke Norderstedt shows a lot. Dena has published a guide with practical tips.
Gas & Heat 08/11/2024, 12:22
Two new combined heat and power systems for Dessau
Dessau - The public utility Stadtwerke Dessau is building two innovative combined heat and power projects. A look at the project outlines and timetable. Large heat pumps are central here.
Gas & Heat 07/11/2024, 18:08
Innio revises Jenbacher motor series 2
Jenbach - The Tyrolean gas engine manufacturer Innio is launching a revised version of its engine series 2 on the market. The systems are used worldwide for power generation and combined heat and power generation.
Gas & Heat 07/11/2024, 17:09