Beijing/Ithaca/Fort Collins – Solar parks can significantly alter the vegetation beneath their panels. This is shown by a global meta-analysis […]
New study measures 38 percent less plant biomass under solar parks Read More »
On July 24, 2026, a Chinese research group published the results of a large-scale fire test involving a flat-mounted rooftop
Photovoltaic fire on flat roofs: Test measures up to 853 degrees beneath solar modules Read More »
In light of low gas storage levels, the Federation of German Consumer Organizations (vzbv) has warned of rising prices for
Low storage levels: Consumer advocates warn of rising gas prices Read More »
Across Germany, dynamic electricity tariffs were more expensive than low-cost fixed-price offers during the first half of 2026, despite targeted
Environmental Action Germany (DUH) and the energy cooperative Green Planet Energy have filed a complaint in Brussels against the German
Klaus Müller, head of the Federal Network Agency, expects higher gas prices in Germany in the medium term. “We are
Head of Federal Network Agency: Gas consumers should prepare for higher bills Read More »
Off the coast of Zhejiang, China, seabirds alter their flight behavior in the immediate vicinity of an offshore wind farm.
Seabirds alter flight paths at offshore wind farm Read More »
Berlin: The Federal Court of Auditors has criticized significant shortcomings in the digitalization of German public administration. At the heart
Berlin – Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has replaced budget chief Corinna Westermann in the midst of deliberations on the
The balance of power in the German real estate market is shifting significantly in the summer of 2026. Buyers are
Real estate market turns – sellers left holding onto homes longer Read More »
Since March 2025, a facility in Mainz-Mombach—once a flagship project for sustainable sports venues—has stood without a usable electricity connection.
Mainz Solar Slapstick: Prestige Solar Power Project Remains Unconnected Read More »
A widespread power outage affected Bad Krozingen, Ebringen, and Pfaffenweiler on August 11. An excavator likely damaged a power cable
Germany – Meteorologist Jörg Kachelmann has sharply criticized Germany’s heat protection measures in light of the extraordinary temperatures. He considers
Jena – In early August 2026, Carl Zeiss Meditec detailed its cost-cutting program, projecting the loss of 600 to 700
Carl Zeiss Meditec to cut up to 700 jobs – Jena also facing cutbacks Read More »
According to an analysis, companies in the German stock index (DAX) posted record earnings in the second quarter (April to
DAX companies post record earnings in the second quarter – and cut 41,000 jobs Read More »
