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Politics 25/11/2024, 16:37
Gas & Heat 25/11/2024, 16:34
Current gas contracts
Hanover - The German Association of Energy Consumers (VEA) regularly reports on current gas contracts. In view of the continuing lack of transparency regarding the price level for industrial customers, the information can provide a first indication of the prices that can be achieved…
Power 25/11/2024, 16:32
Pass-through model: In regular operation for the first time
Berlin - The pass-through model at charging points for cars is not yet a big issue. Lichtblick has long been in favour of the model - and for the first time is enabling employees of a Berlin employer to bring their own electricity contract to public charging points.
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Politics 25/11/2024, 14:46
Climate conference delivers modest result
Berlin - At the end of the UN COP 29 climate change conference in Baku, the countries agreed on a new funding target. There were also new rules for the international carbon markets. But the conference is not considered a success.
Politics 22/11/2024, 17:08
Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy does not abandon the Power Plant Act
Berlin - The Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy is introducing the power plant strategy into the legislative process. Despite negative comments from the CDU/CSU and FDP, the ministry has initiated the departmental coordination process. Now we have to wait and see.
Politics 22/11/2024, 16:37
Thuringian coalition favours natural gas as a "bridging technology"
Erfurt - In Thuringia, the SPD, CDU and the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance have presented their coalition agreement. They are focussing on different sources in their energy policy. The parties want to preserve the gas grid.
Politics 22/11/2024, 13:59
Heating law as kingmaker - a gloss
Berlin - Some people seem to have forgotten during the election campaign that a coalition is likely to govern again in the future - everyone against everyone else seems to be the order of the day. The Heating Act is once again being stylised as a political pawn. Yet the law offers so much potential for reconciliation.Market & Industry
Market & Industry 25/11/2024, 15:49
Utility threatened with millions in back payments
Ulm - An electricity supplier from the Neckar-Alb region could have to pay back taxes. An initial customs audit revealed a difference of several million euros.
Market & Industry 25/11/2024, 15:25
Encavis takeover: the way is clear for KKR and Viessmann
Hamburg - After KKR and Viessmann became the majority shareholders of Hamburg-based renewables operator Encavis in June with 68 per cent of all shares, they are now acquiring more than 85 per cent of the shares.
Market & Industry 25/11/2024, 14:48
"Start-ups are accelerating decarbonisation"
Ungerhausen - In 2025, the Greentech Hub will be launched as a new start-up incubator for the cleantech sector. The aim is to connect SMEs with start-ups. In an interview, Corinna Tappe highlights the initiative's opportunities for decarbonisation.
Market & Industry 25/11/2024, 14:28
Dirk Wernicke becomes new interim of Stadtwerke Schorndorf
Schorndorf - Dirk Wernicke has a new job. The former managing director of Stadtwerke Flensburg and Münster is the new head of Stadtwerke Schorndorf in Baden-Württemberg, but only on a temporary basis. The turnover in the management of the municipal utility has been very high for several years.Power
Power 25/11/2024, 14:57
Market power of power plant operators slightly reduced
Bonn - "Every day is groundhog day." In its fifth market power report, the German Federal Antitrust Office once again concludes that RWE is the most powerful electricity producer in Germany. However, the Essen-based company's market position declined for the first time in the period under review. "An isolated case", warns the supervisory authority.
Power 25/11/2024, 11:23
"A dynamic tariff needs optimisation"
Hamburg - The Hamburg-based cleantech company 1Komma5 Grad has recently started offering end customers a price guarantee of 10 cent/kWh. energate spoke to CPO and co-founder Jannik Schall about the potential of dynamic tariffs, the requirements for the launch and the Hamburg-based company's new offer.
Power 22/11/2024, 17:00
Lack of wireless connections hinders rollout
Fulda - The smart meter rollout has made varying degrees of progress. While some smaller suppliers have not even started yet, others have already fulfilled their target. What all metering point operators need to bear in mind during installation: There is a high failure rate.
Power 22/11/2024, 15:55
Storage industry raises accusations against grid agency
Berlin - On Wednesday, the Federal Network Agency published a position paper on construction cost subsidies in the transmission grid. The storage industry has now levelled serious accusations. The Federal Network Agency is exceeding its competences, according to the BVES, for example.Gas & Heat
Gas & Heat 25/11/2024, 15:18
US sanctions could stop Russian gas exports
Washington - The US has imposed sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank. Intentionally or not, this could have an impact on European gas supplies. In the worst-case scenario, it would bring Russian gas exports to Europe to a complete halt. But there are probably ways around the sanctions.
Gas & Heat 25/11/2024, 13:22
"Electricity strategy instead of hydrogen hype"
Dresden - Hydrogen is seen as a beacon of hope, particularly for green industrial processes. However, there are still considerable uncertainties about the availability and price of hydrogen. This is not the only reason why Johann Harter and Peter Volkmer of Dresden-based Igus GmbH are in favour of bidding farewell to the age of combustion.
Gas & Heat 25/11/2024, 13:11
ISE study: Solar process heat is economical
Berlin - As we all know, the sun doesn't send a bill. But investment costs for solar thermal systems are high for commercial and industrial customers. A study of three sites analyses where the technology has advantages over natural gas.
Gas & Heat 22/11/2024, 16:42