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Gas & Heat 03/03/2025, 13:49
CEZ is focussing on gas and steam power plants to replace coal in the heat supply.
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Czech ČEZ plans massive fuel switch

Prague - ČEZ wants to stop using coal to generate heat by 2030 at the latest. The Czech company is investing 3.2 billion euros in decarbonisation. Natural gas and biomass are to gradually replace fossil fuels, but the conversion is challenging given the close integration of heat and electricity production.
Power 03/03/2025, 12:42
According to the analyst Rystad, several offshore projects in Europe are close to the final investment decision.
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Upswing expected from global offshore construction

Berlin/Oslo - Global offshore wind power will grow faster in 2025 than in the previous year. This is the expectation of Norwegian energy analyst Rystad. Germany will play a decisive role in Europe.
Politics 03/03/2025, 11:51
The crisis in the German automotive industry has revitalised the debate on purchase subsidies for electric vehicles.
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Think tanks present concept for e-car promotion

Berlin - In order to get electric mobility moving, think tanks are proposing a two-stage process to promote electric cars. Their plan: first reach broad groups of buyers, then provide targeted support for commuters and households without alternatives. Meanwhile, Germany is in danger of losing its place in the e-car market.
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Politics 28/02/2025, 15:17
The heat pump in particular is likely to be a difficult issue between the CDU/CSU and SPD.
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Black-red energy policy will not be a sure-fire success

Berlin - The CDU/CSU and SPD have started exploratory talks. In view of the major geopolitical challenges, energy issues are not in the centre of attention. Nevertheless, the path to a joint black-red energy policy harbours a risk of stumbling.
Politics 28/02/2025, 13:43

Germany spurs Danish hydrogen ramp-up

Berlin - The Danish H2 market is geared towards exports to Germany. The government there is therefore planning to invest heavily in a transnational pipeline. Binding purchase commitments from German industry are now also important, as the Danish ambassador Thomas Østrup Møller said.
Politics 27/02/2025, 16:42

The EU Commission's gas policy is controversial

Berlin - In the Clean Industrial Deal and its Action Plan for Affordable Energy, the EU Commission has proposed measures to stabilise the gas market. These include long-term supply contracts. However, the new focus on gas is controversial.
Politics 26/02/2025, 17:15

EU Commission wants to relieve the economy

Brussels - The EU Commission has presented the Clean Industrial Deal. The aim is to dovetail the European Green Deal more closely with a competitive European economy. The Commission also wants to reduce bureaucracy with a so-called omnibus package.
Politics 26/02/2025, 16:20

Merz's plans for nuclear power moratorium rejected

Berlin - Friedrich Merz is once again venturing a push towards a return to nuclear power. The operators concerned are not in favour of stopping the dismantling work and the SPD, as a possible coalition partner in the new German government, also reject plans for a return to nuclear.
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Market & Industry

Market & Industry 03/03/2025, 10:00
Dirk Niemeier: "Manufacturers of electrolysers can benefit from the strengths of other companies in production."
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"The market situation for electrolyser manufacturers is difficult"

Düsseldorf - Numerous producers of electrolysers are positioning themselves in the hydrogen market, but many plant manufacturers are struggling with the sluggish market development. energate spoke to Dirk Niemeier, Director of the management consultancy PWC Strategy& Germany, about the challenges and the resulting overcapacities.
Market & Industry 28/02/2025, 16:50

Schneidewindt moves to NRW Energy4Climate

Düsseldorf - Long-standing consumer protection lawyer Holger Schneidewindt has a new job. He is moving to the energy agency of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, NRW Energy4Climate. There he will be a consultant for energy and climate protection law in the energy law team.
Market & Industry 28/02/2025, 15:59

Large variance on the smart city map

Berlin - Digitalisation in Germany has many faces and is taking place at very different speeds. This is shown by the latest edition of the Smart City Index. The study identifies numerous "hidden champions" and shows a lot of movement behind the three "smartest" metropolises of Munich, Hamburg and Cologne.
Market & Industry 28/02/2025, 14:30

"Suppliers need to modernise their trading strategies"

Frankfurt/Main - The increasing volatility in energy trading is increasing the pressure on energy suppliers to transform their trading and procurement strategies. In an interview with energate, Daniele Spinella, senior manager in Commodity Trading & Risk Management at the management consultancy PWC Germany, explained the challenges.
Market & Industry 28/02/2025, 14:04

Hydrogen association DWV introduces new leadership

Berlin - Even before the new federal government is in place, the German Hydrogen Association DWV is presenting its new management team. From now on, the duo Bernd Pitschak and Friederike Lassen will head the board.
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Power

Power 28/02/2025, 15:55
Lengthy authorisation procedures, high rents and expensive logistics are slowing down the expansion of wind power in Baden-Württemberg.
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Four measures for faster wind power expansion in the south-west

Schönau - The expansion of wind energy in Baden-Württemberg is not making any progress. A study commissioned by the green energy provider EWS recommends concrete steps to speed up approval procedures and grid connections. The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment welcomes the paper and points to the progress that has been made.
Power 28/02/2025, 13:45

EEX boss sees no need for capacity market

Essen - EEX CEO Peter Reitz has contributed to the discussion on the further development of the German electricity market. Instead of subsidising the construction of gas-fired power plants, Germany should further develop the existing market.
Power 28/02/2025, 11:00

"We don't need a capacity market"

Essen - The European Energy Exchange (EEX) is the world's leading electricity exchange for futures trading. In an interview with energate, CEO Peter Reitz advocates trusting the market instead of relying on subsidy programmes.
Power 27/02/2025, 15:43

Wind power expansion in Europe is stalling

Brussels - Europe needs more speed in the expansion of wind power, demands Wind Europe. The association cites slow approvals, a lack of grids and a lack of electrification as the main problems. Germany remains the frontrunner, but missed its own targets.
Power 27/02/2025, 15:10

Electricity prices continue to fall after a brief interlude

Essen - The short-term electricity market remains weather-dependent: Wind and solar power recently pushed prices below 100 €/MWh, but a lull in wind caused the day-ahead to rise again. Gas and CO2 prices are influencing developments on the futures market.
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Gas & Heat

Gas & Heat 28/02/2025, 14:51
The buffer cylinder ensures greater efficiency and minimises heat loss.
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Erdgas Südwest increases efficiency with buffer storage

Ettlingen/Laupheim - The new buffer storage tank from Erdgas Südwest in Laupheim ensures efficiency and reduces gas consumption. Thanks to storage options, energy is better utilised and heat losses are minimised.
Gas & Heat 28/02/2025, 10:00

"Germany is thirsty - Denmark can supply the drinks"

Berlin - Exports to Germany are the driving force behind the Danish hydrogen economy. A pipeline is to connect the German and Danish grids by 2030. Danish Ambassador Thomas Østrup Møller spoke to us about the current state of affairs, why the ramp-up needs state support and what needs to change at EU level.
Gas & Heat 27/02/2025, 16:07

Citizens resist Mannheim gas phase-out

Mannheim - Mannheim is facing a heated debate: A citizens' initiative is forming against the planned gas phase-out by 2035 and is gaining an unexpectedly large following. Initiator Andreas Kostarellos, himself affected by the changeover, is calling for a demonstration and is hoping for support from politicians.
Gas & Heat 27/02/2025, 16:00

Emissions trading: Sale of certificates starts in June

Leipzig - In Germany, CO2 certificates will be sold at a fixed price for the last time. The responsible exchange, EEX, has coordinated with the Federal Environment Agency and has now announced the dates.
Gas & Heat 27/02/2025, 15:01

Wuppertaler Stadtwerke expand hydrogen mobility

Wuppertal - A new hydrogen filling station and thirty-two additional hydrogen buses will optimise the operation of the hydrogen bus fleet and reduce CO2 emissions by 2,200 tonnes per year. Wuppertal's municipal utilities are thus investing in the infrastructure.
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