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German electricity exports once again more valuable than imports in 2015
The value of the average kilowatt-hour that Germany exported last year was greater than the price of the average imported kilowatt-hour.
Craig Morris

Feb 25, 2016

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China overtakes Germany to become world’s leading solar PV country
China has overtaken Germany in 2015 in terms of solar PV capacity, according to data from China’s Photovoltaic Industry Association.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 25, 2016

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Germany says solar and wind have won technology race
The architect of Germany’s Energiewende says it is clear which technologies are winners of energy transition. The task now for Germany is to focus on solar and wind integration, ‘digitising” the grid, and energy storage and efficiency. “There is no going back,” he says.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 25, 2016

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Proposal made to phase out German coal fired power stations by 2040
According to Agora Energie’s proposed plan, the use of coal to generate power will be over by 2040.
Stefanie Groll

Jan 22, 2016

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Germany mulling €2 billion incentives for electric vehicles
The potential boost for electric vehicles would also include adding more EV charging stations and supporting the acquisition of more electric vehicles for federal offices.
Jake Richardson

Jan 18, 2016

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Can Germany reach its renewables target for the energy sector for 2020?
Germany’s target of 18 percent renewable energy by 2020 is not out of reach when calculated differently.
Craig Morris

Jan 18, 2016

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Benefits from renewable energy programs far outweigh costs
State targets offer $7.2 billion in environmental and health benefits, compared to an estimated $1 billion in compliance costs.
Jeff St John

Jan 18, 2016

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Germany: solar+storage outsells electric vehicles in 2015
The surge of solar+storage systems in Germany is far exceeding the uptake of e-mobility.
Sandra Enkhardt

Jan 13, 2016

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Germany is 20 years away from 100 percent renewable power – not!
Despite Germany adding more renewable electricity than ever before in a single year in 2015, the government seems keen on slowing down this growth. What is really happening?
Craig Morris

Jan 8, 2016

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Europe is ready for the winter – except Poland
The Poles have limited power imports from Germany in order to reduce “loop flows” through the country. Now, grid experts warn they may no longer have generation and power import capacity to meet demand.
Craig Morris

Dec 17, 2015

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What will the Energiewende cost?
The good news is that German government’s current renewable goals will be affordable. The bad news is that 100% renewable energy is less so.
Craig Morris

Nov 20, 2015

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German power exports more valuable than imports
Germany’s ISE dispels the myth that Germany is dumping excess renewable electricity on neighboring countries at low prices.
Craig Morris

Nov 17, 2015

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