Edgar Meza, Author at Renew Economy

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Storage

How to make sure big batteries are focused on helping the grid, not lining their owner’s profits
Big batteries are booming in Germany but their role in aadvancing the energy transition appears to have been impeded by their increasing use for profit.
Edgar Meza

Feb 27, 2025

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More solar companies in Germany cut jobs amid weakening rooftop demand
Despite a strong performance over the past two years, Germany’s solar sector is facing declining demand and a weakening market, leading to major cutbacks among PV companies.
Edgar Meza

Sep 20, 2024

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Renewables

Germany achieves stunning increase in solar installations and output
The expansion of solar photovoltaic systems in Germany continues to grow as more companies and private households opt for solar energy.
Edgar Meza

Jul 30, 2024

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Climate

Germany suspects “serious environmental crime” from fake Big Oil carbon offset projects
Germany investigating claims that one quarter of so-called upstream emission reduction projects from oil industry are fake.
Edgar Meza

Jul 5, 2024

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Wind power turbine fleet output grows 25 pct in Germany over five years
The share of wind power in total electricity generation is also increasing as new capacity is added and existing projects are re-powered.
Edgar Meza

Jan 10, 2024

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Solar

Germany lifts rates for ground mounted solar systems to help meet new targets
Germany lifts maximum support rates for ground-mounted solar system tenders by 25 per cent to help meet new solar targets.
Edgar Meza

Jan 25, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Rebooted coal power could deliver major emissions blow-out in Germany
As Germany turns to coal to get through the gas supply crisis, estimates suggest emissions may have increased by 10m tonnes in the first half of the year.
Edgar Meza

Aug 3, 2022

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Renewables deliver 50% of German electricity consumption in first quarter
Renewable energy sources accounted for half of electricity consumption in Germany in the first quarter of 2022.
Edgar Meza

May 6, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Uniper to consider early closure of controversial coal plant opened one year ago
German utility to consider earlier than planned shutdown of controversial coal-fired power plant after government sets higher emissions targets.
Edgar Meza

May 18, 2021

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Hydrogen

Hydrogen storage pilot project in underground salt dome reaches milestone
German energy provider completes first stage of test project to see whether the safe storage of green hydrogen in underground caverns is possible.
Edgar Meza

Apr 14, 2021

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Renewables

Germany leads globally in energy security levels, thanks to renewables – study
Germany boasts the highest energy security level in the world, due in large part to the wide spread use of renewable energy sources in the country.
Edgar Meza

May 21, 2020

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San Francisco to require rooftop solar on all new buildings
San Francisco on Tuesday became California’s first major city to mandate solar installations on new buildings.
Edgar Meza

Apr 21, 2016

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