On the late afternoon of August 1, 2026, a photovoltaic system on a single-family home in Lachendorf caught fire. A […]
Photovoltaic Fire in Lachendorf: Fire Threatens Roof Structure – €50,000 in Damage Read More »
Vienna – Since the beginning of 2026, between 300 and 350 ATMs in Austria have been dispensing a maximum of
Withdrawal limit halved: Up to 350 ATMs in Austria now dispense only 200 euros Read More »
Budapest, August 2026: Several operators in Hungary are shutting down fast chargers or limiting their power output during evening hours.
Hungary shuts down fast chargers due to heatwave – power crisis hits EV drivers Read More »
A fire broke out at the Panasonic plant in De Soto, Kansas, around 2 a.m. on July 29, 2026. The
Panasonic battery fire in Kansas – second incident in three months Read More »
A wildfire broke out near Agios Vasileios in Boeotia, Greece, on July 31, 2026, and later spread to West Attica.
Wildfire in Greece: Wind farm power line suspected of sparking massive blaze Read More »
Offshore wind farms affect currents, temperatures, sediments, and seawater stratification worldwide. New studies from 2025 and 2026 examine the North
The impact of offshore wind farms on currents, temperatures, and the seabed Read More »
On July 24, 2026, a decision regarding the Dirmstein wind farm was announced in the Bad Dürkheim district. The Higher
Dirmstein Wind Farm: Higher Administrative Court Rejects Opponents’ Urgent Motion Read More »
On Friday, July 24, 2026, a rotor blade broke off an offshore wind turbine approximately 90 kilometers northwest of Borkum.
Rotor blade failure off Borkum: 20-meter blade endangers shipping traffic Read More »
In the Taunus region, the RB12 line has been operating with diesel trains again between Königstein, Kelkheim, and Frankfurt since
Hydrogen train breakdowns in the Taunus – RB12 running on diesel again Read More »
German industry has welcomed the controversial energy laws proposed by Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU). “With the amendment to
Industry welcomes controversial energy laws from Economics Minister Reiche Read More »
Neckarsulm – On July 24, 2026, the Schwarz Group confirmed a freeze on orders for all-electric company cars in Germany.
In 2025, ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio received just under 5,000 formal complaints regarding their programming nationwide; the figure for the
ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio: Only one of nearly 5,000 programming complaints upheld Read More »
Consumers are gaining more rights regarding broken smartphones or washing machines. Households will receive less money for electricity generated by
Right to repair and less money for solar power: What’s changing in August Read More »
Berlin – Nearly four months after the introduction of the “12 p.m. rule,” a nationwide enforcement backlog has emerged. In
“12 o’clock rule” at gas stations: Nearly 240,000 violations go largely unpunished Read More »
In Bavaria, electricity customers are increasingly reporting incorrect bills following the installation of digital meters in July 2026. Households with
