Record amount of electricity from wind and solar power – billions for EEG costs and expensive electricity imports
The record amount of electricity generated from wind and solar power in 2025 met a system that makes surpluses expensive […]
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CO2 tax 2025: State collects 21.4 billion euros – low-income earners bear the brunt
In 2025, the federal government collected €21.4 billion from CO2 certificates, but the burden is not distributed fairly. This is
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America’s LNG plan – Greece is to become Europe’s new energy hub
The US aims to develop Greece into an energy hub by transporting more LNG to Europe via Greek terminals and
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Bankruptcy wave in Switzerland in 2025: Company and personal bankruptcies rising rapidly
In 2025, Switzerland was hit hard by a wave of bankruptcies, with corporate and personal bankruptcies reaching new record highs.
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Frost damage to heat pumps after power outages – monoblock systems can burst
Monobloc heat pumps can suffer severe frost damage during a multi-day power outage because their water-carrying components are located outside
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Starcar shuts down in Hamburg: Car rental company ceases operations – up to 1,000 jobs affected
Starcar is closing down, but the scale of the collapse is surprising many: The Hamburg-based car rental company is ceasing
Cold wave drives France’s nuclear power production to record levels
France is experiencing a cold snap, causing a noticeable increase in electricity demand. At the same time, generation is reaching
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How a terrorist attack is downplayed as a “power outage”
On January 3, 2026, a key connection of Berlin’s power supply caught fire on a cable bridge over the Teltow
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A multi-billion euro shortfall in long-term care insurance – what critics warned about before its introduction is now coming to pass
Long-term care insurance is reaching a critical threshold because expenditures are growing faster than the funding base. The average out-of-pocket
China sets limits for the electricity consumption of electric cars
China will introduce a mandatory standard on January 1, 2026, limiting the energy consumption of new electric cars. The government
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Smart meter rollout – many municipal utilities are falling significantly short of the target
At first glance, the target for the smart meter rollout appears to have been met. The Federal Network Agency reports
Power outage lasting for days – Berlin shows why statistics are misleading and self-preparation is important
Berlin is considered to have a reliable power supply, yet a local power outage there can last for several days.
Blow to Tesla – China mandates mechanical emergency release for retractable door handles
Electrically retractable door handles are becoming a regulatory issue in China, as the country plans to mandate mechanical emergency release
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Court allows manufacturers to remotely shut down solar storage systems – buyers have little chance
Anyone buying a home energy storage system plans for stable performance, yet a remote shutdown by the manufacturer can suddenly
Hungary is drastically cutting taxes to support its economy in 2026
In Hungary, the government is relying on tax cuts and wage subsidies in 2026 to stabilize purchasing power during a
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