Technology and New Markets

Munich/Frankfurt am Main - The charging service provider Mer Germany is opening a new feedback channel for its customers. From now on, they can send the status of a charging point directly to the subsidiary of the Norwegian Statkraft Group via a smartphone app...

Herrenberg - Stromnetzgesellschaft Herrenberg is relying on the Internet of Things to stabilise its distribution network. Sensors have now been installed in 15 transformer stations in the town in Baden-Württemberg, which continuously transmit status data to the grid operator. The operator hopes that this will improve control - especially in the future...

Essen - The radio mast operator Novec, a subsidiary of the transmission system operator Tennet, and the Eon subsidiary Towerco have agreed on a partnership to roll out the "mobile network of the future". Together, they want to erect several hundred radio masts by 2024....

Bonn - Despite continued high volatility and further restrictions on Russian gas supplies, short-term gas prices fell by only around six percent compared to the previous week. This was mainly due to the large LNG deliveries and the mild weather...

Berlin - The direct production of hydrogen in offshore wind farms is considered one of the technologies of the future. However, there are still some challenges to overcome, as became clear at a conference on the "H2-Mare" project...

Berlin - The Berlin gateway provider Gwadriga now has more than 10,000 smart metering systems in operation. This was achieved despite the current shortages in the market, the company announced...

Düsseldorf - E-mobility is growing exponentially in Germany, including in local public transport. In just one year, the number of new e-buses here has almost doubled and exceeded the 1,000 vehicle mark. This is shown by current figures from the consulting firm PWC...