In light of the catastrophic floods that hit Germany, Bavaria’s conservative state premier wants coal generation to finish by 2030.
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Germany can fulfil entire energy demand with renewables in 10-15 years – report
Germany’s entire energy demand can be met through renewables alone within ten to fifteen years, says German Institute for Economic Research.
German coal plant closes after just six years, to produce green hydrogen from wind
A 1600MW coal generator closes for good after just six years, and will now be repurposed to produce green hydrogen from wind energy.
Could Australia follow US ban on solar panel materials linked to forced labour?
Proposals to mirror a US ban on imports from China’s Xinjiang region, linked to forced labour, could have major impacts on Australia’s solar industry.
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.
Germany fast-tracks zero emissions to 2045, lifts interim targets
Germany fast tracks climate targets in response to court ruling on intergenerational justice. But left wing parties insist trajectory is still too slow.
Building new solar now cheaper than keeping existing coal plants open: BNEF
Plunging costs of solar could prompt coal plants in India, China and much of Europe to be shutdown early, delivering another blow to Australia’s huge thermal coal export industry.
German brown coal generator to close six years early due to high CO2 price
A brown coal generator in Germany is to close six years early because of high carbon prices.
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.
Shutting down nuclear and coal – can Germany keep the lights on?
Can a large industrialised society like Germany run securely and smoothly on a power system largely fed by wind and solar? The question is not if, but how.
