Federal Court of Justice judgement disappoints lawyers and network operators

Karlsruhe - Sometimes things happen faster than you think. Shortly after the hearing, the Federal Court of Justice issued its decision on the return on equity in the current regulatory period. energate captures the first reactions from lawyers and grid operators.

BDEW energy association considers electricity price peaks to be in line with the market

Berlin - The energy association BDEW believes that the current electricity price spikes in the face of the dark lulls in Germany are not a problem. "This is the market," said Kerstin Andreae, head of BDEW at the association's annual press conference. She sees a more urgent need for action when it comes to PV peaks.

Port of Duisburg wants green hydrogen from Brazil

Rotterdam - The port of Duisburg wants to receive tankers carrying green hydrogen from Brazil in the future. It has signed a letter of intent to this end, and Rotterdam is also involved.

Investigation into price brakes keeps cartel office on its toes

Bonn - The energy price brakes expired at the end of 2023. Nevertheless, the German Federal Cartel Office's abuse watchdog still has its hands full with the investigation into the equalisation mechanism for electricity, gas and heat suppliers. The authority has initiated seventy proceedings. The majority are still ongoing.