Renew Economy

JANUARY 9, 2024

The post Wind power turbine fleet output grows 25 pct in Germany over five years appeared first on RenewEconomy. The share of wind power in total electricity generation is also increasing as new capacity is added and existing projects are re-powered.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

Renewables covered more than half of Germany’s electricity consumption so far this year, and has averaged 50 pct or more for each of the last seven months. The post Germany covers 52 pct of electricity consumption with renewables so far this year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MAY 8, 2023

Germany outlines plan to add 150GW of solar by 2030, including agri and floating PV. The post Germany unveils plans to add 150GW of solar by 2030, as gas use slumps appeared first on RenewEconomy. Meanwhile, gas use slumps by nearly one quarter in a year.

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APRIL 8, 2024

Number of mini solar PV systems, dubbed "balcony solar" reaches 400,000 in Germany, but actual number might be much bigger. Number of “balcony” solar plants in Germany tops 400,000 appeared first on RenewEconomy. The post Hang out the washing or the PV system?

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The post Germany energy giant begins testing kite power in Ireland appeared first on RenewEconomy. German renewable energy giant RWE has begun testing an innovative wind power technology which uses massive kites to generate power.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Germany sets new offshore wind capacity target of 70GW by 2045 – a substantial increase from previous targets. The post Germany sets new 70GW offshore wind target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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APRIL 20, 2023

The post How Germany is driving the electrification of home heating – and beating out gas appeared first on RenewEconomy. A rapid rise in reduced power tariff offerings reserved for load-controllable heat pumps has sent their operating costs up to a third lower than gas heating.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The economy ministry says the goal of completing Germany's coal phase-out “ideally” by 2030 remains unaffected by the decision, as do climate targets. The post Lignite plants allowed back in Germany to cover for gas, but 2030 coal phase-out remains appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Germany will use auctions to ensure new gas power plants are built, used only as back-up, and converted to hydrogen “as soon as possible." The post Germany to build 25GW of “hydrogen ready” gas plants to back up wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 16, 2022

The idea that Germany would be a major hydrogen export prospect for Australia seemed laughable a few years ago. The post Shipping sunshine: Germany emerges as big customer for Australia’s bottled solar appeared first on RenewEconomy. But the business case has dramatically improved.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 19, 2023

A year after the launch of Russia's attack on Ukraine, Germany appears to be emerging from the energy crisis relatively unscathed and its clean energy targets in tact The post Transition state of play – Germany is emerging from the energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

The post In Germany, a wind farm is dismantled to make way for expanded lignite coal mine appeared first on RenewEconomy. A small wind farm is dismantled to make way for an expanded coal mine in the midst of the European energy crisis.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 21, 2022

It comes as little surprise that Germany tops the rankings of Corporate Knight’s first Earth Index – a comparative tool that measures the annual emissions of each G20 country against what would be required to achieve that country’s 2030 targets. Energy efficiency is also a key piece of the net-zero puzzle. DOWNLOAD EARTH INDEX REPORT.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

Germany pushes for the continued sale of emissions-free combustion engines.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

But stresses that after winter, nuclear power is "finished in Germany.". The post Germany extends life of nuclear power plants, but phase-out stands appeared first on RenewEconomy. German chancellor agrees to delay the closure of the nation's remaining nuclear plants.

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JANUARY 28, 2023

Australia and Germany funding will lay the groundwork for two gigawatt scale green hydrogen projects in Australia, and a ground-breaking electrolyser technology. The post Australia and Germany fund first stages of two gigawatt scale green hydrogen projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Prospects for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export deal from Canada to Germany are close to evaporating as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares for a visit to Montreal, Toronto, and Stephenville, Newfoundland August 21-23, according to The Energy Mix. Even then, there are serious questions about whether Repsol could convert its St.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Nuclear advocates are energised by Thunberg's call for Germany to extend the life of its nuclear power fleet rather than reboot coal. Comments spark debate in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy. They shouldn't be. The post Is Greta Thunberg pro-nuclear, or anti-coal?

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JULY 1, 2023

The post “Crazy world” of EU power – negative prices across western Europe, all day in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy. Prices go negative across Western Europe electricity markets on Saturday, and are expected to do so on most weekends over summer.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

The post Germany launches first auction for green hydrogen imports appeared first on RenewEconomy. The German government has launched a €900 million auction scheme for green hydrogen imports.

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MARCH 27, 2022

Germany says renewables, green hydrogen and energy efficiency key to cutting imports of Russian coal, gas and oil. "We The post Germany can go without Russian gas by 2024, thanks to renewables, hydrogen, efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy. We don’t have to let ourselves be blackmailed.".

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Renew Economy

MARCH 9, 2022

Germany's Green Party calls for doubling down on energy transition efforts – and to adopt "Tesla speed" as it shifts away from Russian fossil fuels. The post “We cannot continue at our dozy pace:” Germany says it must transition at “Tesla speed” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

Germany makes global "railway history" with the commencement of the world’s first regular operation of hydrogen-powered trains. The post Hydrogen trains begin regular operation in Germany, in world first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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OCTOBER 16, 2022

Germany is still holding auctions to exit coal, but lack of response forced regulators to force the early closure of a plant owned by car maker VW. The post Germany continues coal exit auctions amid energy crisis, VW told to close plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

One observer said the two countries’ joint declaration of intent , which calls for green hydrogen shipments from Canada to Germany to begin in 2025, was likely the first global trade deal for renewable hydrogen or its more easily-transported derivative, green ammonia. Canada is a close and like-minded partner in the energy transition.”.

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Energy Central

APRIL 29, 2024

Energy Security The UK and Germany have led the way on divesting Europe from Russian hydrocarbons and in developing alternative sources of supply. Germany and the UK are close partners in fostering the energy transition, industry and transport decarbonisation, renewable energy, and hydrogen development, in particular from renewable sources.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 24, 2023

Germany lifts maximum support rates for ground-mounted solar system tenders by 25 per cent to help meet new solar targets. The post Germany lifts rates for ground mounted solar systems to help meet new targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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APRIL 30, 2022

The post Germany drops renewables surcharge, household bills to fall by €300 appeared first on RenewEconomy. German consumers will no longer have to pay the renewables surcharge on the power price as of July 1, 2022, saving families $A450 a year.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Germany's climate and energy ministry to propose faster expansion of renewables, to reach a near 100% renewable power supply by 2035, instead of 2050. The post Germany fast-tracks shift to 100 pct renewables as EU energy crisis deepens appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 20, 2022

If Russian gas imports were to stop completely, Germany would have to save around 290 terawatt-hours, and lower temperatures in buildings by up to 1°C. The post Germany can cope with a lot less Russian gas, but not entirely without it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 29, 2023

The solar, battery and electrification giant – which set up shop in Australia last year – will make its own panels in Germany. The post 1komma5° unveils plan to make its own solar in Germany. Why not in Australia, too? Could Australia be next? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Highlights This transaction includes four wind projects located in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony, Germany Qualitas Energy continues working towards its goal of reaching 6 GW of wind.

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JULY 6, 2022

Germany aims for 80pct by 2030 with target of 32GW of new wind and solar a year, plus offshore wind and green hydrogen targets. The post Germany plans 32GW of new wind and solar a year to meet 2030 renewables target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Germany lifts maximum support rates for ground-mounted solar system tenders by 25 per cent to help meet new solar targets. The post Germany lifts rates for ground mounted solar system to help meet new targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Electrolyser Gigafactory | Germany Siemens Energy gigawatt scale electrolyser factory in Berlin. The 2,000 m2 site is dedicated to the mass production of electrolyser components, allowing the scale-up of low-carbon hydrogen production at a competitive cost. The electrolysis stacks manufactured here are based on proton.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 2, 2022

As Germany turns to coal to get through the gas supply crisis, estimates suggest emissions may have increased by 10m tonnes in the first half of the year. The post Rebooted coal power could deliver major emissions blow-out in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

The post Germany outlines step to reach 30GW of offshore wind by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. German outlines key steps to get to 30GW of offshore wind by 2030 and offshore electricity grid.

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