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Power 19/11/2024, 17:29
Politics 19/11/2024, 17:20
Grid operators look to Berlin with concern
Stuttgart - The coalition switch-off continues to preoccupy the energy industry - and has it looking to the future with concern. This became clear at the electricity market forum organised by the transmission system operators.
Market & Industry 19/11/2024, 17:18
Thyssenkrupp demands timeline for pipeline
Essen - Thyssenkrupp's CEO Miguel Lopez calls for clear political support for the expansion of the hydrogen infrastructure at the presentation of the 2023/2024 balance sheet. Without this, a green transformation of the steel division will be almost impossible, he warned.
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Politics 19/11/2024, 15:15
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Economics Minister resigns
Schwerin - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Minister of Economics Reinhard Meyer (SPD) is resigning from office. His successor is to be Wolfgang Blank, previously President of the Neubrandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Politics 19/11/2024, 14:02
"Trump's election means total disruption"
Berlin - Outrageous rhetoric is no help after the US election. There is at least some hope in the fact that the music in American energy and climate policy is largely made in the states, wrote guest commentator Friedbert Pflüger, former Secretary of State and partner of the Clean Energy Forum Foundation.
Politics 18/11/2024, 16:06
Funding for international hydrogen projects
Berlin - The German government wants to promote the import of hydrogen. To this end, the Federal Ministry of Economics and the Federal Ministry of Research have now announced the second funding guideline for international hydrogen projects.
Politics 18/11/2024, 13:22
IG Metall wants industrial electricity price
Berlin/Frankfurt - Ahead of the new elections, the IG Metall trade union has called for an industrial electricity price as well as a more active promotion of electromobility and greater investment in public infrastructure.Market & Industry
Market & Industry 19/11/2024, 11:52
Streetscooter manufacturer Evolution is insolvent
Aachen - The dent in the e-vehicle ramp-up continues to spread: Evolution, the manufacturer of the e-transporters known as Streetscooters, is insolvent. Following the "collapse of order options", CEO Günther Schuh lamented the "external conditions" on the market. Nevertheless, the Aachen-based company hopes to be able to relocate production to Asia.
Market & Industry 19/11/2024, 10:00
"The industry faces a dilemma with CCS"
Hamburg - The industry is hoping for rapid clarity on the possible applications of CCS technology. However, the coalition government's decision to pull out of the coalition is more likely to bring new uncertainties. energate spoke to Maximilian Boemke, Partner at law firm Watson, Farley & Williams (WFW), about regulatory construction sites and the cross-border perspective.
Market & Industry 18/11/2024, 17:08
Bavaria's industry beats the drum for a regional CO2 grid
Munich - Bavaria as an industrial centre needs its own CO2 infrastructure. At least that is what Bavaria's industry is demanding on the basis of a new study. It involves up to 1,100 kilometres of pipelines, which would require billions in investment by 2040.
Market & Industry 18/11/2024, 16:00
Price ticker: Stadtwerke Hanau reduces 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 Hanau is reducing its electricity and gas prices at the turn of the year.Power
Power 19/11/2024, 13:09
Up to 54.8 GW: Large PV potential on motorways
Berlin - Up to 54.8 GW of PV power could be installed next to federal trunk roads, according to an analysis by the Federal Ministry of Transport. Around 250,000 areas were identified as suitable. In future, the government wants to systematically examine PV options for road projects.
Power 18/11/2024, 17:07
Aral opens first pure charging park for electric cars
Mönchengladbach - Aral Pulse has opened its first exclusive charging park for electric vehicles in Mönchengladbach. The facility with 28 charging points enables ultra-fast charging with a range of up to 300 kilometres in 10 minutes.
Power 18/11/2024, 12:51
energate publishes new PPA price index from Unigy
Essen - More transparency and orientation for the PPA market: Together with the trading service provider Unigy, energate is launching a new PPA price index. The 'Unigy PPA Price Index' is now published in the market data section of energate and will be updated weekly. It is intended to ensure greater transparency in the PPA market.
Power 18/11/2024, 10:00
"High initial investments are key hurdles for solar projects"
Regensburg - High initial investments are the decisive reason for many end customers to decide against photovoltaic systems. The company Enerix wants to change this and is cooperating with a bank to do so. energate spoke to Managing Director Peter Knuth.Gas & Heat
Gas & Heat 19/11/2024, 12:54
Acer: EU misses hydrogen targets for 2030
Ljubljana - The EU will miss its targets for renewable hydrogen. This is the assumption of the EU energy regulation agency Acer. In its first hydrogen report, it points out the low electrolysis capacity, among other things.
Gas & Heat 19/11/2024, 11:19
"We need a national phase-out target for gas"
Freiburg - Gas phase-out? Absolutely, and faster rather than slower, stated Marc Stobbe from the Öko-Institut, which has conducted a study on the subject. But the framework conditions have to be right for this to happen, and there are still major differences between individual countries.
Gas & Heat 19/11/2024, 11:15
Gas grid depreciation increases grid fees
Bonn - The planned gas phase-out in Germany will already be reflected in the grid fees from next year. The Federal Network Agency and a major grid operator have provided insight in response to an enquiry by energate.
Gas & Heat 18/11/2024, 15:39