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Market & Industry 19/12/2024, 17:30
Gas & Heat 19/12/2024, 17:25
Investigation into price brakes keeps cartel office on its toes
Bonn - The energy price brakes expired at the end of 2023. Nevertheless, the German Federal Cartel Office's abuse watchdog still has its hands full with the investigation into the equalisation mechanism for electricity, gas and heat suppliers. The authority has initiated 70 proceedings. The majority are still ongoing.
Gas & Heat 19/12/2024, 17:07
Only one bidder for CHP tender, ikWK going well
Bonn - A real surprise in the CHP tender. Only one bidder threw his hat into the ring. There were enough interested parties in the innovative round.
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Politics 19/12/2024, 12:00
"Prime ministers will be decisive for coalition"
Darmstadt - The new elections are approaching: In this interview, political science professor Michèle Knodt and political scientist Jörg Kemmerzell explained where the negotiators could clash in the exploratory talks and what role the federal states will play.
Politics 18/12/2024, 17:12
EU Environment Council presses Commission on climate target for 2040
Brussels - At their Council meeting, the 27 EU environment ministers urged the European Commission to present a draft law for a climate target for 2040 as soon as possible. There is disagreement on how the new climate target should be achieved.
Politics 18/12/2024, 16:27
Five new lines for the Federal Requirements Plan
Berlin - The energy transition requires efficient electricity grids. Shortly before the end of the legislative period, the Social Democratic SPD and the Greens therefore want to add five more long lines to the Federal Requirements Plan.
Politics 18/12/2024, 16:04
BDEW energy association considers electricity price peaks to be in line with the market
Berlin - The energy association BDEW believes that the current electricity price spikes in the face of the dark lulls in Germany are not a problem. "This is the market," said Kerstin Andreae, head of BDEW at the association's annual press conference. She sees a more urgent need for action when it comes to PV peaks.Market & Industry
Market & Industry 19/12/2024, 16:10
Federal Court of Justice judgement disappoints lawyers and network operators
Karlsruhe - Sometimes things happen faster than you think. Shortly after the hearing, the Federal Court of Justice issued its decision on the return on equity in the current regulatory period. energate captures the first reactions from lawyers and grid operators.
Market & Industry 19/12/2024, 16:00
Vattenfall CFO also becomes head of Germany
Berlin - Change of leadership at Vattenfall Germany: Robert Zurawski is taking over the reins as the new head of Germany. And there will also be a change of chair in energy trading.
Market & Industry 19/12/2024, 13:08
Siemens Gamesa divests power electronics division
Munich/Bilbao - As part of the reorganisation of its wind power division, Siemens Energy is also relying on partial sales. Gamesa Electric, a manufacturer of control cabinets and converters for wind farms as well as inverters for PV systems, is changing hands. ABB takes over the business unit with 400 employees.
Market & Industry 19/12/2024, 10:30
Amprion: 850 million euro equity injection
Dortmund - Amprion has raised an additional 850 million euros in equity from its shareholders. The capital increase serves the ambitious investment plans for grid expansion. Money is also coming from one of Germany's largest energy suppliers.Power
Power 19/12/2024, 16:36
Iberdrola and Schwenk conclude PPA
Berlin - To secure green electricity for the production of cement, cement manufacturer Schwenk has concluded a power purchase agreement with electricity producer Iberdrola. The scope of supply amounts to 1.5 million MWh.
Power 19/12/2024, 16:35
Wind expansion picks up speed in November
Berlin/Bonn - The expansion of wind power has often lagged behind that of solar energy in recent times. However, it picked up speed in November.
Power 19/12/2024, 11:49
Digital twin makes Syna's grids smart
Frankfurt am Main - The expansion of photovoltaic systems, heat pumps and charging stations for electric cars requires a comprehensive modernisation of the electricity grids. A digital twin is helping the Hessian distribution grid operator Syna to achieve this.
Power 18/12/2024, 16:45
Trianel relies on regional cooperation for Sundern wind farm
Aachen/Sundern - Trianel Wind und Solar wants to build a 67 MW wind farm in Sundern. In order to win the town's favour, the Aachen-based company is relying on regional cooperation.Gas & Heat
Gas & Heat 18/12/2024, 16:00
Port of Duisburg wants green hydrogen from Brazil
Rotterdam - The port of Duisburg wants to receive tankers carrying green hydrogen from Brazil in the future. It has signed a letter of intent to this end, and Rotterdam is also involved.
Gas & Heat 18/12/2024, 13:50
Natural gas production off Borkum delayed
Borkum - The complaints of several environmental organisations are having an effect. Gas production off the island of Borkum will not start this year. The exploration company ONE-Dyas will have to change its plans.
Gas & Heat 18/12/2024, 13:07
Green light for BP large-scale electrolyser in Lingen
Bochum/Lingen - BP has made the final investment decision for the planned large-scale electrolyser in Lingen, Lower Saxony. The energy company plans to start construction work on the 100 MW project at the BP refinery site in 2025.
Gas & Heat 18/12/2024, 11:21