In the first quarter of 2023, Germany reached a significant milestone as renewable energy sources contributed to more than half of the nation’s total power consumption. According to data released by the utility group BDEW and the Centre for Solar…
Leaders in renewable energy are divided on whether Germany can reach its renewable energy goals
According to an article in the Frankfurter Allgemeine, the CEOs of several renewable energy companies have conflicting views on whether or not Germany can achieve its targets for green electricity generation. The newspaper reports that Germany has set a goal…
Scholz wants to obtain essential raw resources from South America
Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, is keen on fostering energy cooperation and securing vital raw resources from South America for the energy transition. The politician is making a whistle-stop tour of Argentina, Chile, and Brazil from the 28th to the…
German transport minister opposes autobahn speed restriction after study reveals benefits for the environment
After a study revealed that the policy may reduce emissions by nearly three times more than previously believed, German Transport Minister Volker Wissing reiterated his opposition to a general speed limit on the nation’s autobahns. The Free Democrat (FDP) reportedly…
Germany’s development strategy is a crucial step toward achieving its offshore wind goals
According to the Economy and Climate Protection Ministry (BMWK), a new area development plan for the spread of offshore wind energy is a crucial step in helping Germany come closer to its aim of installing at least 30 gigawatts (GW)…
Germany is considering providing industry users with subsidies for offshore wind energy
According to a report in the business newspaper Handelsblatt, the German economy ministry is working on a proposal to subsidize offshore electricity for industry clients through an auction process. The goal of this idea is to protect businesses from growing…
Prior to the upcoming winter, Germany should be able to substantially fill its gas reserves
According to the information provided by Germany’s gas storage operator association INES, the country should be able to replenish its gas storage units prior to the upcoming winter. According to a news release issued by INES, “Even with lower LNG…
German tax policies obstruct the transition to a low-carbon economy
According to a study that was conducted by Green Budget Germany (FOS) and commissioned by the Bertelsmann Foundation, contradictory tax incentives are a significant barrier to the process of making the German economy more friendly to the environment. According to…
Germany will provide a €1.9 billion package to support the development of e-fuels
Despite the projected elimination of internal combustion engines across the EU by the year 2035, the German government intends to continue its work on the development of synthetic fuels. According to AFP, the government has stated that it will allocate…
Germany’s new diesels being overtaken by battery electric vehicles
As a result of high sales in anticipation of subsidy cuts, the proportion of battery electric cars that are newly registered in Germany has finally caught up to the level of registrations of diesel cars for the first time in…