The goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 is unlikely to be met for wind power, according to a new report by the think tank Ember. However, more than doubling is realistic – primarily due to China.
By Alexandra Endres
A large portion of the projects favored by the Inflation Reduction Act have been postponed, some indefinitely, according to research by the Financial Times. The reasons include worsening market conditions, declining demand and high uncertainty in the US election year.
By Alexandra Endres
At the former nuclear power plant site in Lingen, a phase-shifter transformer and an electrolyzer were symbolically inaugurated on Monday in the presence of Economy Minister Robert Habeck. Both are set to help better utilize wind power from northern Germany.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Just over six months after taking office, Argentina's President Javier Milei has dissolved the Ministry of Environment, established tax benefits for fossil fuels and significantly reduced state climate policy. Internationally, he has so far refrained from taking sharp positions.
By Redaktion Table
The third generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement aims to make a quantum leap to keep global climate goals within reach. However, disputes over climate financing threaten to undermine the process.
By Experts Table.Briefings
An assessment of voluntary carbon credits shows that around a third of all credits have failed to meet the criteria for a new standard. Only renewable energy projects that would have been implemented without the income from the carbon credits are affected.
By Lukas Bayer
Up to now, companies working for the common good have been excluded from many state subsidies in Germany. This is now changing – with money from the European Social Fund.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
After lengthy deliberations, the Last Generation in Austria announced on Tuesday that it would cease its protests and disband due to a lack of prospects of success. However, the climate protests are not entirely over.
By Lukas Bayer
Thanks to immense procurement cost reductions, solar systems combined with battery storage systems can generate electricity at ever-lower prices. Along with onshore wind power, they are one of the cheapest sources of electricity in Germany.
By Nico Beckert
EU regulations stipulate that Germany must reduce its emissions by half by 2030 compared to 2005, particularly in the transport and buildings sectors – but it is far from achieving this. Environmental Action Germany has filed a complaint and calls for urgent, immediate measures, including a speed limit.
By Alexandra Endres
