Energy law reform
Criticism of the federal government’s new network rules The federal government’s reform plans to reorganize network regulation are causing ongoing discussions in politics and the energy industry. The aim of…
Virtual networks at the center of the energy transition
The restructuring of the energy system is making progress The restructuring of the energy system is making progress, but the power grids are coming under increasing pressure. With the growing…
Solar energy is becoming Europe’s most important source of electricity
EU electricity mix in transition – record month of June 2025 The European electricity market reached a historic turning point in the summer of 2025. For the first time, photovoltaics…
Energy: Germany’s special path – and what will remain after the traffic lights
In energy policy, the traffic light coalition probably left its greatest traces solely due to the massive green electricity expansion. However, the promised advantages of the energy transition never wanted…
Risk of solar energy: The flood of green electricity could be too great as early as Easter
The unbridled solar expansion is overwhelming Germany’s power grid. As early as Easter, the flood of green electricity could be so great that targeted regions would have to be taken…
Dark doldrums: Germany’s energy transition endangers the cohesion of Europe
The dark lull has effects beyond Germany and is also driving up electricity prices beyond the country’s borders. The reactions from the affected countries are correspondingly irritable. Now a conflict…
Dark doldrums: “Angry at Germany” – our energy transition is endangering the cohesion of Europe
The dark lull has effects beyond Germany and is also driving up electricity prices beyond the country’s borders. The reactions from the affected countries are correspondingly irritable. Now a conflict…
Electricity supply: “The most expensive, craziest energy policy in the world – a chilling example,” says Spahn – Video
Because of the so-called dark doldrums, Germany has to buy record amounts of electricity from the European market. This is causing international electricity prices to rise rapidly. Union parliamentary group…
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…
Energy: Solar boom leads to “temporary bottlenecks” in power grids
The government’s solar expansion targets are being exceeded. But the boom has consequences for the electricity grids. Battery storage is not being used optimally because there are no incentives for…