Battery storage as more than just a cost-saving measure: According to a Fraunhofer analysis, greater flexibility in the power system
Fraunhofer analysis: Increased battery storage enables savings of billions Read More »
A new study on a return to nuclear power revives a long-standing energy policy debate, set to resurface in late
Return to nuclear power possible: Study identifies five German reactors as candidates Read More »
Europe will begin preparations for the 2026/27 heating season in late June 2026 with unusually low gas storage levels. Analysts
The heatwave in late June 2026 exposed a fundamental weakness in German energy policy: electricity imports only work as long
In Bakum, in the district of Vechta, the stalling of grid expansion is becoming apparent at the end of June—despite
On the evening of Saturday, June 27, 2026, Tanzania’s national power grid failed. Around 7 p.m. local time, a technical
Nationwide blackout in Tanzania paralyzes railways, hospitals, and businesses Read More »
On the evening of Friday, June 26, Great Britain reported tight electricity system reserves as a heatwave drove up consumption
Heatwave causes reserves to shrink: UK grid operator buys expensive electricity Read More »
On June 26, 2026 in Luxembourg, the EU weakened its network plans for cross-border network expansion and cut the planned
EU scales back grid plans for cross-border grid expansion Read More »
A labor dispute on the Norwegian continental shelf has been escalating since 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026. A
Oil and gas production in Norway disrupted: Industrial action halts drilling operations Read More »
According to Ramona Pop, Germany’s top consumer advocate, the expiration of the fuel tax rebate necessitates relief for private households
Consumer advocate calls for electricity tax cut following end of fuel tax rebate Read More »
On the evening of Friday, June 26, four transformer stations caught fire in Kerpen, Bonn, and Jülich, causing temporary power
The German Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES) has criticized the federal government’s draft legislation on securing future electricity supplies and
Grid security: Energy storage association announces complaint against government plans Read More »
By adopting dynamic electricity pricing, Germany is shifting a portion of electricity market risks directly onto private households. An evening
Dynamic electricity prices: Households bear the risk of the electricity market Read More »
The Federal Public Prosecutor General is investigating possible plans to sabotage Germany’s gas supply. According to the Karlsruhe-based authority, premises
Possible sabotage plans targeting German gas supply: Raid linked to Gazprom Read More »
Equinor, the Norwegian energy and oil company majority-owned by the state, has unveiled a new strategy in New York. The
Equinor drops renewables target: Oil and gas regain priority Read More »
