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Power 30/08/2024, 15:42
Stadtwerke Fürstenfeldbruck operates several hydropower plants, such as this one in Schöngeising.
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Problems in the transmission grid radiate outwards

Fürstenfeldbruck - Stadtwerke Fürstenfeldbruck supplies its customers entirely with green electricity, focussing on local generation and certified sources. Hydropower has played a central role in the regional energy supply for over 130 years.
Power 30/08/2024, 15:31
The surcharges for photovoltaic systems are in high demand.
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Solar tender oversubscribed twice

Bonn - The Federal Network Agency has announced the results of the solar tender for the first segment. The tendered volume was oversubscribed by a factor of almost two.
Power 30/08/2024, 15:25
The connection costs for renewable energies are to be distributed more evenly.
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Determination of the regional equalisation of charges

Bonn - The northern German states in particular are in favour of a more balanced distribution of grid fees. After all, consumers there currently still bear the lion's share of the costs incurred for connecting renewable energies. A current stipulation by the Federal Network Agency creates a balance.
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Politics 30/08/2024, 14:59
In the 'Berlin week' gloss, our capital city editorial team looks back on the latest developments in energy policy.
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Dangerous selfies in government aeroplanes - a gloss

Berlin - Robert Habeck was on a promotional tour for the heat pump a few days ago. The aim was to educate the public and to correct the image. However, it backfired - thanks to the hubris of a well-known German solar start-up and reminiscences from the government aeroplane.
Politics 30/08/2024, 14:10

Power plant strategy still lacks budget maturity

Berlin - The financing of the power plant strategy still raises questions. There has been talk of "irritation" in the energy sector. The Federal Ministry of Economics is endeavouring to clarify matters, but questions remain.
Politics 29/08/2024, 09:00

Coordinator to synchronise Baltic electricity grids

Brussels - With the planned separation from the Russian electricity grid by 2025, the Baltic states will become part of the continental European electricity grid. The EU Commission is now looking for a coordinator to accompany this transition and monitor the implementation of the final measures.
Politics 28/08/2024, 15:50

GHG quota overfulfilled according to report

Berlin - Oil companies have more than fulfilled their obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is the conclusion of the evaluation report on the greenhouse gas quota adopted by the German Federal Cabinet today.
Politics 28/08/2024, 15:01

EnWG amendment draws lessons from discounter bankruptcies

Berlin - The Energy Industry Act is once again being amended - this time, the main aim is to provide consumers with greater protection against price fluctuations on the energy markets. There is to be more transparency in contracts and grid expansion.
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Market & Industry

Market & Industry 30/08/2024, 12:48
The pilot plant for the production of CO2-neutral steel is located in Galliväre in northern Sweden.
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Sweden's departure into the green steel future

Gällivare - The steel industry is under pressure to decarbonise: it must move away from established manufacturing processes in blast furnaces based on fossil fuels such as coal and coke and develop new methods. A Swedish project initiative called 'Hybrit' is now drawing up an interim balance sheet that is encouraging.
Market & Industry 30/08/2024, 11:26

Salzgitter secures electricity from offshore wind farm

Salzgitter/Berlin - The Salzgitter steel group has concluded an electricity supply agreement with the energy group Vattenfall. The agreement stipulates that the steel manufacturer will purchase electricity from the 'Nordlicht 1' offshore wind farm over a period of ffteen years from 2028. The steel group sees the move as part of its transformation.
Market & Industry 29/08/2024, 17:05

Seasonal strength in September due to new deadline?

Willich - The CO2 certificate market has shown a predominantly downward trend this week, with short-term recoveries. The price is currently stabilising just above the 70 euro mark, but uncertainty remains high. Analysts are keeping a close eye on developments until the options expire in September.
Market & Industry 29/08/2024, 16:54

Hamburg energy grids bundle municipal infrastructure

Hamburg - From September, the Hanseatic City of Hamburg will officially unite its electricity and gas grids under the umbrella of Hamburger Energienetze. The long-prepared merger of the municipal grid companies is to be fully implemented in organisational terms by 2027.
Market & Industry 29/08/2024, 14:54

NRW wants to promote CCU projects

Düsseldorf - The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia has launched a call for funding for CCU projects. Business consortia have until the end of the year to apply. The knowledge gained from the competition is to be channelled into the development of a CO2 economy.
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Power

Power 30/08/2024, 11:10
Owners of PV roof systems are particularly satisfied with the purchase.
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BSW sees high level of satisfaction among PV system owners

Berlin - Eight out of ten property owners are satisfied with their solar system, according to a Yougov survey commissioned by BSW Solar. At 91 per cent, satisfaction is particularly high among operators of PV roof systems.
Power 30/08/2024, 11:00

"Basically, our grid is very stable"

Fürstenfeldbruck - Stadtwerke Fürstenfeldbruck supplies its customers with 100 per cent green electricity. To achieve this, the electricity supplier relies half on its own generation and 50 per cent on certified green electricity.
Power 29/08/2024, 15:34

Project launched for SF6-free circuit-breakers

Dortmund - Siemens Energy is working together with the transmission system operator Amprion to switch to SF6-free circuit breakers. These are used in the extra-high voltage grid and currently still utilise greenhouse gases for insulation.
Power 29/08/2024, 13:08

Volatile spot trading meets wait-and-see long-term trading

Essen - This week, the short-term electricity market showed record values in volatile day-ahead trading for August. The fluctuations in long-term trading remain more moderate.
Power 29/08/2024, 12:45

Power plant conversions find little favour

Essen - At the behest of the EU Commission, the German government has also included quantities for the conversion of existing gas-fired power plants in its power plant strategy. However, the industry is still cautious about this. It is also waiting for further details in connection with the planned tenders.
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Gas & Heat

Gas & Heat 30/08/2024, 15:03
The responsible Ruling Chamber 7 of the Federal Network Agency has submitted two options for consultation.
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TSOs propose cluster exchange model for ramp-up

Berlin - The hydrogen core grid will be launched in smaller clusters at various locations in Germany. The regulatory authority and grid operator have different views on how transport between these clusters will be organised. There is agreement on the balancing system.
Gas & Heat 30/08/2024, 13:44

Funding for Chemnitz hydrogen centre in place

Chemnitz - The federal government and the Free State of Saxony have secured funding for the hydrogen centre in Chemnitz. They have signed an administrative agreement that is to provide the parties involved with planning security.
Gas & Heat 30/08/2024, 11:22

Hungary could import more natural gas via Croatia

Budapest - Algeria wants to supply more natural gas to south-east Europe via the Krk LNG terminal. Hungary in particular could benefit from the additional volumes, as it still primarily covers its gas requirements with gas from Russia.
Gas & Heat 30/08/2024, 09:01

Change in the management of RWE Gas Storage West

Essen - There will be a change in the management of RWE Gas Storage West next year. However, this has not yet been officially confirmed…
Gas & Heat 29/08/2024, 17:13

CHP becomes a team player for renewables

Essen - The CHP sector has been waiting months for good news regarding subsidies. Whether and how many operating hours will be honoured is one of the big questions.
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