10 hour batteries as a better choice
The direction of energy policy is changing With the coalition committee’s latest decision, the federal government is tackling the next major restructuring of the electricity system. The core of the…
New NEST report sparks controversy
Regulatory debate on the move again A new report on the NEST process has noticeably intensified the discussion about future network regulation and is increasingly putting the Federal Network Agency…
Battery storage is becoming increasingly important
Demand is increasing, implementation is lagging The Federal Network Agency has published detailed data on larger battery storage projects for the first time. The new information shows that battery storage…
Intelligent tracker control in Agri-PV
More yield for agriculture and climate protection Agri-photovoltaics (agri-PV) is on the threshold of the next level of innovation. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) have…
EnWG amendment 2025: brake block or accelerator?
Industry associations are pushing for real reforms in grid connections and energy sharing In the final phase of consultations on the amendment to the Energy Industry Act (EnWG), pressure from…
Photovoltaics as a price buffer
Billions saved through solar power The use of solar energy has led to significant savings on the German electricity market in 2024. According to a current analysis, around 6.1 billion…
BEE calls for accelerated approvals for renewables
New impulses for planning and investments Germany is faced with the challenge of making the energy transition not only ambitious but also feasible. A key bottleneck lies in the planning…
CO₂ emissions per kilowatt hour of electricity reach historic lows
New record values for climate protection in the electricity sector In 2024, Germany will set new standards for CO₂ emissions per kilowatt hour of electricity generated. With an average of…
Battery storage drives grid connection requests to record levels
Record rush for network connections Never before have so many inquiries been made in Germany about connecting stationary battery storage to the grid. The four major transmission system operators together…
No capacity manipulation in winter 2024
Despite the darkness, supply remained stable The beginning of 2024 was characterized by strongly fluctuating prices on the electricity exchanges. A prolonged weather situation with little wind and sun –…