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World’s tallest wind power testing mast hopes to herald new generation of turbines
The inauguration of a high altitude onshore wind power testing mast in a coal mining region in Germany offers new promise for industrial green power.
Benjamin Wehrmann

May 9, 2023

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Electric Vehicles

Industry and consumers hit out at German plan to throttle EVs and heat pumps on grid
German industry and consumer groups hit out at grid plan to throttle EV chargers and heat pumps if supply is short.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Feb 28, 2023

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Germany extends life of nuclear power plants, but phase-out stands
German chancellor agrees to delay the closure of the nation’s remaining nuclear plants. But stresses that after winter, nuclear power is “finished in Germany.”
Benjamin Wehrmann

Oct 20, 2022

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Renewables

Energy crisis looms large in election in Germany’s biggest wind power state
The ballot in the state that hosts most of Germany’s wind power capacity is seen as a mood barometer for the national government’s energy crisis response.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Oct 10, 2022

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German government proposes limited extension of “high risk” nuclear
German economy and climate minister says tweak to nuclear exit law will only entail a limited extension until spring next year, due to the technology’s risks.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Sep 7, 2022

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Offshore wind farm balancing German power grid in green energy “milestone”
Offshore wind energy in Germany is being used to stabilise the country’s electricity system in case of grid fluctuations.
Benjamin Wehrmann

May 23, 2022

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Renewables

“We cannot continue at our dozy pace:” Germany says it must transition at “Tesla speed”
Germany’s Green Party calls for doubling down on energy transition efforts – and to adopt “Tesla speed” as it shifts away from Russian fossil fuels.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Mar 10, 2022

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Coal

Germany’s renewables share falls in 2021, will need big ramp up to meet 80 pct target
Energy industry says new government’s target of bringing the share of renewables to 80 per cent by 2030 still feasible, but requires big efforts in next few years.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Dec 22, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Tighter climate targets spell end of German coal by 2030, government figures suggest
Germany’s revised climate targets mean its exit from coal generation will need to be completed by 2030, eight years earlier than currently planned.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Aug 18, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Conservative group says Germany could reach 100% renewables by 2030 at low cost
Conservative group says Germany could reach 100 pct renewables by 2030, and save $100 billion a year on energy imports.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Jun 30, 2021

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Coal

Germany’s first coal plant phase-out auction a success, with 4.8GW to close
Germany’s first auction for decommissioning coal generators results in nearly 5GW of contracted closures, including some plants opened just five years ago.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Dec 2, 2020

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Wind

Spin the other way: Changing turbine direction could boost wind output
Energy output of most wind turbines could be increased by changing their direction of rotation from clockwise to anti-clockwise, a study conducted by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) finds.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Jun 16, 2020

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