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Energy

German Public Electricity Generation in 2025: Wind and Solar Power Take the Lead For the First Time
02.01.202602.01.2026

German Public Electricity Generation in 2025: Wind and Solar Power Take the Lead For the First Time

In 2025, the share of renewables in Germany’s net public electricity generation amounted to 55.9 percent, [...]
GASCADE puts 400 kilometers of hydrogen core network into operation
30.12.202531.12.2025

GASCADE puts 400 kilometers of hydrogen core network into operation

North-South axis of “Flow – making hydrogen happen” converted to hydrogen. Foundation for successful hydrogen ramp-up [...]
European gas pipeline companies report less than 1% of their emissions
27.12.202527.12.2025

European gas pipeline companies report less than 1% of their emissions

European gas pipeline companies, known officially as transmission system operators (TSOs), report less than 1% of [...]
A renewables-based energy system will save Europe €1.6 trillion
10.12.202510.12.2025

A renewables-based energy system will save Europe €1.6 trillion

Renewables are the cheapest form of power generation. But this doesn’t tell the full story. What [...]
Self-Consumption of Solar Power is Rising Sharply in Germany
04.12.202504.12.2025

Self-Consumption of Solar Power is Rising Sharply in Germany

Until 2009, German PV system owners hardly used any of the electricity they generated themselves, as [...]
Europe set to hit 100 GW of energy storage, with more than 115% growth expected by 2030
27.11.202527.11.2025

Europe set to hit 100 GW of energy storage, with more than 115% growth expected by 2030

The EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland together are expected to reach 100 GW of installed energy [...]
Global Renewable Energy Investment Hit USD 807 Billion in 2024
17.11.202517.11.2025

Global Renewable Energy Investment Hit USD 807 Billion in 2024

Record investment in renewables, but growth pace slows to 7.3%. Global investments in the energy transition [...]
As risks multiply in a world thirsty for energy, diversification and cooperation are more urgent than ever
13.11.2025

As risks multiply in a world thirsty for energy, diversification and cooperation are more urgent than ever

In an increasingly complex energy security context spanning a wide range of fuels and technologies, the [...]
How electric cars and heat pumps can help Switzerland implement its Energy Strategy
12.11.202511.11.2025

How electric cars and heat pumps can help Switzerland implement its Energy Strategy

In future, flexibly operated heat pumps and electric cars could reduce both electricity imports and electricity [...]
World Breaks Renewable Records but Must Move Faster to Hit 2030 Tripling Goal
15.10.202515.10.2025

World Breaks Renewable Records but Must Move Faster to Hit 2030 Tripling Goal

New global progress report flags bottlenecks in investment, grids and supply chains, urging governments for bolder [...]
New study reveals path to reshore solar manufacturing in Europe
29.09.202529.09.2025

New study reveals path to reshore solar manufacturing in Europe

SolarPower Europe has published a new study with Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), revealing [...]
Vattenfall commissions Germany’s largest Agri-PV Park
11.09.2025

Vattenfall commissions Germany’s largest Agri-PV Park

Tützpatz, Germany’s largest combined solar and agricultural farm has been inaugurated. In partnership with Deutsche Telekom [...]
91% of New Renewable Projects Now Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Alternatives
23.07.202523.07.2025

91% of New Renewable Projects Now Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Alternatives

New IRENA report confirms cost-competitiveness of renewables; warns of mounting grid integration and financing challenges notably [...]
Renewables Boom Highlights Growing Regional Divide
10.07.2025

Renewables Boom Highlights Growing Regional Divide

Over 70% of renewable energy capacity growth occurred in Asia, while other regions particularly Africa lagged [...]
For the first time ever, Poland generates more energy from renewable sources than from coal!
08.07.202508.07.2025

For the first time ever, Poland generates more energy from renewable sources than from coal!

According to estimates by the Forum Energii think tank, in June, renewable energy sources surpassed coal [...]
World Breaks Renewable Records
24.06.202524.06.2025

World Breaks Renewable Records

But Trade Barriers, MarketUncertainty and Policy Gaps Stall Progress. REN21’s latest report warns that even as [...]
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Energy
02.01.202602.01.2026

German Public Electricity Generation in 2025: Wind and Solar Power Take the Lead For the First Time

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30.12.202531.12.2025

GASCADE puts 400 kilometers of hydrogen core network into operation

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27.12.202527.12.2025

European gas pipeline companies report less than 1% of their emissions

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10.12.202510.12.2025

A renewables-based energy system will save Europe €1.6 trillion

Energy
04.12.202504.12.2025

Self-Consumption of Solar Power is Rising Sharply in Germany

Energy
27.11.202527.11.2025

Europe set to hit 100 GW of energy storage, with more than 115% growth expected by 2030

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