In a new study, German economist Veronika Grimm concludes that despite the falling costs of wind and solar power, real electricity costs will remain at around the 2021 level until 2040. However, this is only true under the assumption that electricity demand remains completely inflexible, which contradicts many other forecasts.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In the coming weeks, the German government plans to approve the construction of a billion-dollar hydrogen backbone network. Additionally, the EU Commission has approved Germany's plan to subsidize the construction of electrolyzers in the country with 350 million euros.
By Lukas Bayer
Based on a study, an NGO coalition urges the German government to establish concrete sustainability standards in the hydrogen import strategy. While many tools are available, they need enhancement.
By Alex Veit
The aviation sector is booming and aims to become climate-neutral. However, the production of climate-friendly aviation fuel in Germany is facing significant financial and technical challenges. Nearly three billion euros have just been cut from the federal budget for this purpose.
By Leonie Sontheimer
On the road to a sustainable future, green hydrogen is the European industry's beacon of hope. Dirk Niemeier, Director and Clean Hydrogen Solutions Lead at Strategy Germany, explains how companies can avoid supposed first-mover disadvantages.
By Lisa Kuner
For the EU to become climate-neutral, carbon dioxide must also be captured from fossil fuel power plants. The target is 26 to 41 million tons per year by 2040. This is according to the Commission's impact assessment on the climate target for 2040, which is available to Table.Media.
By Manuel Berkel
Just before the evaluation of the Governance Regulation, the conflict between the electricity and hydrogen industries is escalating. Meanwhile, Commission advisers provide an initial assessment of the framework for energy and climate policy.
By Manuel Berkel
The German government will be the first EU country to use the auction model of the European Hydrogen Bank and will provide €350 million for this purpose. The funding for the projects in Germany comes from the KTF.
By Manuel Berkel
Who will get green hydrogen and for what? New EU quotas for industry and transport under the Renewable Energy Directive will also determine this.
By Manuel Berkel
The Green Deal is seen by some as an attack on rural areas. A study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung now shows: economically weak regions can be strengthened by 2050 as a result of the energy transition – and reduce inequality compared to cities.
By Manuel Berkel
