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Gas & Heat
10/05/2024, 16:00
Power
10/05/2024, 15:44
Customers switch electricity providers more frequently
Cologne - Cost reasons are still the strongest driver for switching providers. However, switching behaviour also correlates with the energy transition targets. And the issue of dynamic tariffs is also slowly filtering through to consumers.
Power
10/05/2024, 15:42
RWE builds another solar park in Bedburg
Bedburg - A new PV park is being built opposite RWE's Agri-PV demonstration plant in the Rhineland coalfield. The plant is due to be connected to the grid in late summer.
Power
10/05/2024, 14:43
Ahlen invests in grid expansion despite numerous problems
Ahlen - The electricity grids in Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, must be made fit for the future to meet the requirements of the energy transition. Annual investment in the electricity grids will double in the coming years.News
Politics
Politics
10/05/2024, 10:52
What do the parties want in terms of energy policy?
Berlin - The elections for the EU Parliament in June will also be about the future energy policy in Europe. Whether it's phasing out combustion engines, nuclear power or gas supplies - the spectrum of positions is broad. A look at the election programmes of Germany's six largest parties.
Politics
08/05/2024, 16:40
Official LEE Bavaria launch
Munich - The Bavarian Renewable Energy Association has officially started its work. The association sees itself as a central point of contact for politicians and the public on issues relating to the energy transition.
Politics
08/05/2024, 15:25
Hydrogen lobby says financing plan for port strategy is missing
Berlin - The German government's port strategy has met with mixed reactions from the German National Hydrogen Council. Although good goals can be recognised, there is a lack of concrete targets and deadlines.
Politics
08/05/2024, 14:03
Nuclear power plant phase-out: Environment Ministry contradicts ex-Eon supervisory board chairman
Berlin - In the dispute over the nuclear phase-out in Germany, Preussen Elektra and former Eon supervisory board member Kley have levelled new accusations against Economics Minister Habeck. They claim that periodic safety inspections are not absolutely necessary. However, the Federal Ministry for the Environment refers to European legal requirements.Market & Industry
Market & Industry
10/05/2024, 10:18
"Sustainability reporting is a huge challenge"
Aachen - The sustainability reporting requirements for companies are increasing. Energy suppliers are particularly affected by the new obligations. energate spoke to Sebastian Seier, head of the Sustainability and Climate Protection Competence Team at the consulting firm BET, about the new reporting obligations and the consequences.
Market & Industry
10/05/2024, 09:17
Teleson enters the heat pump market
Munich - It all started with the direct sale of electricity and heat for energy suppliers. Now Teleson is gradually expanding its portfolio.
Market & Industry
08/05/2024, 18:02
Siemens Energy accelerates reorganisation of its wind division
Munich - The reorganisation of Siemens Energy's loss-making wind power division also involves job cuts. Siemens Gamesa is being given a new regional focus and once again a new management team. At the same time, the previous reorganisation measures are having an effect. Siemens Gamesa's latest balance sheet is significantly improved.
Market & Industry
08/05/2024, 17:15
Charging service provider Parkstrom files for insolvency
Berlin - The charging service provider Parkstrom has to file for insolvency. The reason for this are problems with the conclusion of licence agreements. Parkstrom's management and the appointed insolvency administrator are now looking for potential investors.Power
Power
10/05/2024, 10:45
"A high-quality charging product with virtually no surcharges"
Berlin - Operators of solar or wind parks could have additional sales opportunities for the electricity they generate by investing in charging infrastructure. The start-up Directcharge now wants to commercialise this concept.
Power
08/05/2024, 17:55
Market volatility on the futures market continues
Aachen - The futures market is bullish and highly volatile. However, prices are also high on the spot market due to the below-average wind. But this could change in the coming week.
Power
08/05/2024, 16:28
RWE secures three HVDC systems
Essen/Hamburg - In order to transport electricity from offshore wind farms to land, it must be converted into direct current. The high-voltage direct current transmission technology required for this is in demand. RWE has now secured access via framework agreements with Hitachi Energy and Aibel.
Power
08/05/2024, 14:33
Thirty per cent of global electricity generation from renewables
London - The Global Electricity Review by British think tank Ember scrutinises the global electricity mix every year. In 2023, 30 per cent of the electricity generated came from renewable energies.Gas & Heat
Gas & Heat
10/05/2024, 12:07
Poland offers firm gas transport capacities to Ukraine
Warsaw - The transmission system operators Gaz-System and Gas TSO of Ukraine want to create new capacities for gas transports to Ukraine. Interested parties can submit binding offers in an auction on 1 July on the GSA platform.
Gas & Heat
10/05/2024, 10:26
Hydrogen core grid application will probably be delayed
Berlin - The official application for the hydrogen core grid will not be submitted in May. The Federal Network Agency is extending the application deadline by one month because the EU Commission's approval under state aid law is still pending.
Gas & Heat
08/05/2024, 16:50
Day-ahead price stabilises at over 30/MWh
Berlin - Prices in short-term gas trading stabilised just above 30 /MWh at the beginning of May. Traders see a "slight upward trend" - but the market is still well supplied.
Gas & Heat
08/05/2024, 15:17