GOVERNMENT
Germany appreciates the EU’s Green gas energy strategy but remains opposed to nuclear power
Germany praised the European Union's intention to classify some natural gas energy projects as "green" investments on Sunday, but expressed resistance to a proposal to do the same for nuclear power projects. Germany turned down three of its final six…
GLOBAL
German stakeholders applaud the EU’s energy measures but criticize their lack of ambition
German politicians, non-governmental organizations, and industry representatives have generally welcomed the second installment of The European Commission's "Fit for 55" package of energy and climate legislation, but have criticized individual elements and, in some cases, an overall lack of ambition.…
GLOBAL
Wind energy production to be boosted by new German government
The new German government has taken office. The alliance of Social Democrats, Greens, and Liberals refers to themselves as the "climate Government." They've decided that Germany should phase out coal-fired power plants earlier than anticipated, ideally by 2030. And a…
MOBILITY
Germany is unable to sign the COP26 automobile promise due to a government conflict over e-fuels.

The German government refused to sign a COP26 climate summit declaration on zero-emission vehicles and vans because the transport and environment ministries couldn’t agree on whether or not e-fuels should be included in the country’s long-term transportation plans. Synthetic fuels…

ENERGY
In a fight over species protection in Germany, proponents of wind power have targeted a biodiversity NGO

According to a dpa report carried by Zeit Online, a dispute over wind power expansion and wildlife protection in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia has prompted the state’s renewable energy association LEE to organize a demonstration against Germany’s…

GOVERNMENT
The UAE and Germany have signed a new declaration
The United Arab Emirates and Germany have struck an agreement to create a cooperative task force to promote green hydrogen generation and assist initiatives in the region. According to the German Ministry of Energy, the task force will focus on…
ENERGY
German alliance pushing for long-term offshore expansion

The German government is being urged by a coalition of offshore wind operators, transmission system operators, and environmental NGOs to support ideas for long-term offshore wind growth. TenneT, 50hertz, Amprion, and BWO are part of the Offshore Coalition for Energy…

GOVERNMENT
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…

GOVERNMENT
‘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…

GOVERNMENT
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…