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Market & Industry 28/03/2025, 12:07
Power 28/03/2025, 11:50
"There is a lack of structural reforms"
Berlin - Negotiators from the CDU/CSU and SPD are also focussing on the electricity market. However, structural reforms are missing from the papers, writes Joachim Schmitz-Brieber, Senior Policy Specialist for Industry and Energy at the think tank Epico, in a guest commentary.
Politics 28/03/2025, 11:37
What do you expect from the black-red coalition, Mr Alsheimer?
Munich - The coalition negotiations between the CDU, CSU and SPD are currently underway in Berlin. energate is asking various stakeholders in a series about their expectations for the energy chapter of the future coalition agreement. In his response, Constantin Alsheimer, CEO of Thüga AG, argues in favour of strengthening market mechanisms.
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Politics 27/03/2025, 16:38
SPD and CSU clash over municipal debts
Berlin - The next round of negotiations to form a government will probably also focus on how local authorities can reduce their old debts and thus create new financial room for manoeuvre. The SPD and CSU have so far disagreed on the involvement of the federal government.
Politics 27/03/2025, 16:35
SPD negotiators disagree on CCS at power plants
Berlin - The use of CO2 capture technology (CCS) at power plants is one of the energy policy issues of contention between the CDU/CSU and SPD. However, there are also supporters of the use of CCS at power plants within the SPD, according to energate.
Politics 27/03/2025, 16:27
EU Commission launches proceedings against Germany
Brussels/Berlin - The EU Commission is now initiating infringement proceedings against Germany for failing to transpose the EU directive on the organisation of the electricity market into national law on time. However, Germany is not the only EU state to be late.
Politics 27/03/2025, 14:00
What do you expect from the black-red coalition, Mr Meyerjürgens?
Berlin - The coalition negotiations between the CDU, CSU and SPD are currently underway in Berlin. energate is asking various stakeholders in a series about their expectations for the energy chapter of the future coalition agreement. Today, Tim Meyerjürgens from transmission system operator Tennet answers.Market & Industry
Market & Industry 27/03/2025, 16:51
December futures fall below the 70 euro mark
Willich - Trading in CO2 certificates experienced strong price fluctuations and a drop below the 70 euro mark during the trading week. Meanwhile, France is calling for a price corridor in the EU ETS to tame volatility and secure long-term investments.
Market & Industry 27/03/2025, 16:43
PNE: Price correction after renewed losses
Cuxhaven - The wind power project developer PNE is making corrections to its corporate strategy following losses in the past financial year. The company wants to sell more projects again.
Market & Industry 27/03/2025, 11:53
Andreas Berg becomes chief technology officer of Westenergie
Essen - There will be a change in Westenergie's chief technology officer. Stefan Küppers will retire at the end of September. Andreas Berg will therefore take over the helm from April.
Market & Industry 26/03/2025, 17:43
Capital increase: EnBW struggles with investment avalanche
Karlsruhe - In view of planned investments of more than 40 billion euros in the coming years, the energy group EnBW is exploring financing options in all directions. One key option is a capital increase. But that is not enough.Power
Power 27/03/2025, 17:16
Electricity trading seeks orientation
Hamm - Long-term electricity trading was once again affected by global events this week. However, this is not reflected in extreme price swings, but in the search for a direction. Meanwhile, the day-ahead price was the lowest of the year, apart from New Year's Day.
Power 27/03/2025, 17:13
Bidding zone split: Risks outweigh benefits
Cologne - A bidding zone split could divide northern and southern Germany with different electricity prices. A study by the Energy Economics Institute (EWI) sees risks and unclear economic benefits. Alternatives such as grid expansion and regional grid fees could be more effective.
Power 27/03/2025, 13:21
Eon and Ionity expand partnership
Munich - Eon customers can now charge at more than 1,200 Ionity fast-charging points at the same prices as at Eon's own stations. The cooperation is intended to further standardise the charging grid for electric cars.
Power 26/03/2025, 17:38
Renewables account for over 90 per cent of capacity expansion
Paris - The International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that nuclear power is on the verge of a global renaissance. At the moment, however, renewables are still ahead in terms of expansion. This is shown by the latest figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena).Gas & Heat
Gas & Heat 27/03/2025, 17:23
Heating industry hopes for improved BEW subsidisation
Berlin - The plans for the heating transition of a possible future German government still leave many questions unanswered. Nevertheless, the industry is looking to the future government with hope.
Gas & Heat 27/03/2025, 16:40
Bayernwerk Netz has gas grid inspected with AI
Marktheidenfeld - In order to avoid high costs and temporary damage to the townscape, Gasuf's gas grid is being electromagnetically analysed. Not only does this avoid uncovering the grid, the procedure also has advantages for the H2 conversion.
Gas & Heat 27/03/2025, 16:26
Calm after the storm on the gas trading market
Berlin - Take a deep breath in gas trading: In contrast to the previous weeks, which were characterised by geopolitical world events, gas trading was hardly volatile this week. The day-ahead price fell slightly and landed just below 41/MWh. There was also little movement at the long end of the price curve. Germany's gas storage facilities are a long way from their filling level target.
Gas & Heat 27/03/2025, 10:00