The objectives and specifics of the energy transition are influenced by party lines and political discussion between legislators and advocacy organizations. ENERGY NEWS brings you up to date on renewable energy laws and nuclear phase-out plans, as well as the government’s climate objectives and the industries that must decrease CO2 emissions under the Climate Action Plan 2050.

Germany has agreed to improve its grid

From Bertikow in Brandenburg to Pasewalk in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a new 380kV connection will be built The procedure for a 380kV power line from Bertikow in Brandenburg to Pasewalk in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which would help integrate additional renewables into the…

Geothermal energy in the Netherlands is a result of foresight

A joint venture with 85 Degrees Renewables has been formed, with the potential to construct 200MW of projects. The infrastructure fund of Foresight Group Holdings has undertaken a joint venture investment in up to 200MW of geothermal energy in the…

‘Germany is Europe’s most appealing cleantech market.’

A study by EY examines foreign direct investment across the area According to EY study, Germany was the most attractive nation for clean technology in Europe last year, with the UK coming in second. According to an EY research, Germany…

Despite the energy crisis, the Poland conflict is poised to take center stage at the EU meeting

When EU leaders arrived in Brussels on Thursday, they couldn’t avoid being asked about the strained relationship between Warsaw and Brussels. For long years, the eastern European country and the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, have been at odds…

Renewable energy expansion is a priority for the German coalition

A collaboration led by the Social Democrats intends to boost offshore wind capacity by a “significant” amount The incoming German administration intends to invest heavily in renewable energy. In a draft administration agreement, the alliance of Social Democrats, Greens, and…

Governments must ‘take energy transformation seriously

The Global Wind Energy Council, which has the support of over 90 industry companies, has released a manifesto. Governments across the world have been urged to “get serious” about the energy transition and collaborate with the private sector to swiftly…

Ten EU countries have called for nuclear power to be included in the taxonomy

Nuclear energy must be included in the European taxonomic framework by the end of this year, according to a joint piece published in various European media yesterday by energy and economy ministers from 10 EU member states. Nuclear energy is…

With a EUR 309 million package, Germany will support Serbia’s climate efforts

Serbia and Germany have signed a statement of intent worth EUR 309 million on strategic collaboration in the sphere of climate change. Serbia will continue to work on strategic papers relating to decarbonization, CO2 emissions, and renewable energy sources with…

Green Party co-leader urges for quick coalition negotiations to form a new “climate government” in Germany

Annalena Baerbock, co-leader of the Green Party, has called for quick coalition negotiations with the SPD and the pro-business FDP to form the next German government as a “climate government.” Baerbock said the severity of the climate problem has been…

Climate neutrality by 2045 is possible, but it will be a “enormous job” for Germany, according to Dena

Germany can achieve climate neutrality by 2045, but huge tasks such as massive renewable energy development and industry reform must be started as soon as feasible by the country’s next administration, according to the German Energy Agency (dena). According to…