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Power 02/01/2025, 13:44
Gas & Heat 02/01/2025, 13:42
No price shock after the Ukraine transit is cancelled
Berlin - Russian gas supplies through Ukraine to Europe are history. So far, the market has reacted relatively calmly. Germany itself is not affected, but is becoming more important as a transit country for neighbouring countries.
Market & Industry 02/01/2025, 12:08
Digitisation expert new to the management of SH Netz
Quickborn - The digitalisation of distribution grids is high on Eon's agenda. The latest appointment to the management of the Hansewerk subsidiary SH Netz fits in with this. A proven expert in the field of grid digitalisation is taking over the grid technology division.
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Politics 23/12/2024, 14:00
The legacy and transience of traffic lights
Berlin - 2024 made history Budget gap, shift to the right, Trump's re-election, traffic light system break - much of this has been apparent for months and will probably shape German energy policy in the coming years. A review of the traffic light system gives an idea of exactly how.
Politics 23/12/2024, 11:20
EU and Switzerland agree on electricity agreement
Bern/Brussels - Almost 20 years after the first declarations in favour of an electricity agreement between the EU and Switzerland, an agreement has now been reached. However, the agreement is not yet a done deal.
Politics 20/12/2024, 17:07
Federal Council approves amendment to the Charging Station Ordinance
Berlin - The Federal Council has approved an amendment to the Charging Station Ordinance. The amendment is intended to harmonise German law with the European AFIR regulations (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation).
Politics 20/12/2024, 15:01
Of electric sledges and election campaign miracles - a gloss
Berlin - The debate about Germany's energy policy continues after the dark doldrums. Elon Musk is also getting involved in the election campaign with a dubious election recommendation. This brings Sweden's reindeer onto the scene. They consider whether they need to warn Father Christmas and what can be learnt from winter stories.Market & Industry
Market & Industry 23/12/2024, 15:05
Enercity takes over parts of Q-Cells in Germany
Hanover - The fall in prices on the PV market is forcing Hanwha Q-Cells to take cost-cutting measures in Germany. This presented Enercity with an opportunity to take over various business areas of the PV manufacturer's German division.
Market & Industry 23/12/2024, 13:35
Energy price crisis hits industry differently hard
Berlin - Germany's industry has been confronted with rising energy prices since 2022. However, this energy price crisis has hit the manufacturing sector with varying degrees of severity. Less energy-intensive industries were able to keep costs comparatively stable even during the peak phase of the price turbulence.
Market & Industry 23/12/2024, 10:46
Who came, who went - personalities of the year 2024
Essen - 2024 was both eventful and turbulent for the energy industry - at times. At the same time, "transformation" was one of the major and defining buzzwords of the year. There were also some spectacular changes and upheavals at numerous executive levels in the industry. A look back.
Market & Industry 20/12/2024, 17:22
"Crowdfunding is a test balloon for us"
Kempen - Stadtwerke Kempen wants to finance the expansion of its charging infrastructure via a crowdfunding project. energate spoke to managing director Daniel Banzhaf about the unconventional project, the idea behind it and the challenges of crowdfunding projects.Power
Power 27/12/2024, 14:15
Grid fees fall sharply in some cases
Berlin - Grid costs will fall in most federal states in the coming year. The reason for this is a new regulation by the Federal Network Agency for the fair distribution of charges. A reduction of up to 29 per cent is possible, especially in the north. Conversely, costs will rise the most in Berlin.
Power 27/12/2024, 11:44
Schleswig-Holstein pushes ahead with grid expansion
Kiel - Schleswig-Holstein can look back with satisfaction on the energy policy course it has set for the energy transition in 2024. The northern German state is making good progress, particularly in terms of grid expansion.
Power 23/12/2024, 14:45
Acer makes proposal for new network code
Ljublana - The European electricity landscape is changing. New offshore wind farms are being added, as well as electrolysers and battery storage systems on land. This also affects the grids.
Power 23/12/2024, 14:00
The changing electricity market - a review
Hamm - The year 2024 will be remembered by many observers of the energy market primarily for the traffic light switch-off. Many projects could not be implemented. However, a look at the planned changes to the electricity market design shows that the government has not been idle.Gas & Heat
Gas & Heat 23/12/2024, 15:51
Hydrogen market area manager arrives
Bonn - The hydrogen transport network operators must appoint a hydrogen market area manager. This is stated in the draft tenor of the "WasABi" determination. The competent authority has also published a draft decision for "WaKandA".
Gas & Heat 23/12/2024, 15:20
FSRUs in Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel available again
Düsseldorf - Shortly before Christmas, the EU Commission authorised subsidies for the floating LNG terminals in Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel. At the subsequent auction on 23 December, Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) successfully marketed all the slots.
Gas & Heat 23/12/2024, 14:14
Mukran LNG terminal may continue to operate
Mukran - The operating licence for the floating German Baltic Sea LNG terminal in Mukran was in danger of expiring. However, the responsible State Office for Agriculture and the Environment Vorpommern has now issued a licence. The LNG terminal may continue to be operated - but under certain conditions.
Gas & Heat 23/12/2024, 09:10