Germany
Germany: Energy in the regions – Bavaria
03/04 | According to the Energy Atlas report, the district of Erding in Bavaria will be able to meet its yearly energy consumption of 500 gigawatt hours through renewable energy sources once the large hydropower plant on the Isar canal is taken into account. Despite the report however the region wants to ...
Germany: Timeframe for subsidies for solar power shortened drastically
30/03 | The coalition has finally agreed to a reduction in solar subsidies, but have extended the transition period. Investment in solar remains lucrative for private citizens. After criticism from the regions the coalition parties have agreed on changes to the reduction in solar subsidies. The fundamental reduction in remuneration for solar energy systems of 20 to 30 percent will still come into effect however the transition period is set to be extended. This will allow, for example, ...
Germany - Feldheim, the village powered entirely by renewable energy
27/03 | In eastern Germany the village of Feldheim, with just 37 homes, has become a model of independent energy production and management. The village and its homes and industries are powered 100 percent through renewable energy. With the 2020 renewable energy targets fast encroaching politicians, regions, environmentalists and people are taking ...
Germany: Federal government debate energy strategy
23/03 | This week saw the state of Brandenburg’s Energy Policy 2030 come under heavy criticism. The opposition claim that despite the focus on renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and biomass, brown coal continues to play a major role in terms of energy production and transition. Around 200 miners protested ...
Germany: Federal Network Agency expects price increase
20/03 | While the energy transition should make buildings more efficient, investment in infrastructure will result in increased prices. According to research by CHECK24, 113 power suppliers increased their prices last year in Germany, affecting some 2.6 million households. Projections from the Federal Network Agency reveal that household electricity will become more ...
