Car tires, balcony power plants, BAföG: That’s changing this month
At the turn of the month, new regulations and relief come into force. From stricter rules for car tires to simplifications at owner meetings and the installation of balcony power…
Electricity: Triumph of renewables – the world is facing a significant tipping point
Electricity production from wind and solar power is booming worldwide. However, renewables have not yet been able to keep pace with the growth in electricity consumption. The International Energy Agency…
The number of balcony power plants has doubled since the beginning of the year
More than 700,000 “plug-in solar systems” are currently registered with the Federal Network Agency – that is a sharp increase in the past few months. These systems generate a maximum…
Great Britain: Farewell to coal – an era ends at the end of September
Great Britain will shut down its last coal-fired power station at the end of the month. In 1882, the country was the first in the world to start using coal-fired…
Photovoltaics: “The goal is for every school location to be equipped with a powerful PV system.”
Hamburg wants significantly more photovoltaic systems on the roofs of the Hanseatic city. Hamburg’s school buildings should also have as many solar panels as possible. The potential is still great.…
House of the future: Siemens is testing its response to climate change on a Swiss glacier
The building sector accounts for 40 percent of global energy consumption. Siemens offers efficient solutions here – the business generates considerable revenue. The industrial group is now testing its latest…
Energy transition: Why the federal government is not disclosing the costs
20 years ago, it was promised that the energy transition would be available for practically pocket money per household. Since then, the total expenditure has probably amounted to between 500…
Where and what it is, the best sources of protein and how to give it
People often wonder where the chicken protein is. This ingredient is found in many products. These include chicken eggs, meat, and fish. Sprouted grains, oats, seeds and nuts…
what is needed, as well as the name and dosage of the drugs and what is not allowed for laying hens
A properly formulated diet is the key to healthy laying hens and good egg production. Many breeders make the mistake of using only feed, but this does not…
Hydrogen: Storing it “safely and cheaply” – this technology wants to make the dream come true
Storing hydrogen is expensive and complex. ETH Zurich wants to change that with a new technology. It uses excess solar power – and an easily obtained element. The first plant…