Green electricity in abundance – why more and more operators are switching off their solar power plants
Germany is reporting record wind and solar power output, but at the same time a new problem is growing. Operators […]
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Poverty statistics 2025 – 13.3 million people in Germany at risk of poverty
The new poverty statistics paint a stark picture, as poverty continues to spread. In Germany, around 13.3 million people were
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North Sea Summit: Offshore wind power is supposed to make electricity cheaper – but reality speaks against it
The North Sea Summit in Hamburg touted offshore wind as a recipe for affordable electricity. But the narrative crumbled shortly
IEA chief Birol calls Germany’s nuclear phase-out a “historic mistake”
Fatih Birol considers Germany’s dual strategy risky, as the country is phasing out coal and nuclear power while simultaneously aiming
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Feed-in tariffs are set to fall from 2027 – why private solar roofs are suddenly becoming a risk
The fixed feed-in tariff has made solar expansion on German rooftops predictable. This safety net for new solar installations is
Breakthrough in synthetic kerosene – microbes produce 36 times more fuel
Aircraft need energy-dense fuels, which is why batteries will play a minor role for the foreseeable future. Research is searching
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Neustadt in Holstein – 10,000 people affected by power outage lasting several hours
Neustadt in Holstein experienced a power outage lasting several hours on February 2, 2026. Daily life was abruptly disrupted. Large
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ADAC after fuel price interview: Resignation following wave of cancellations – but the future course remains unclear
At the end of December 2025, ADAC’s transport president, Gerhard Hillebrand, described CO₂ pricing as “the right instrument” and spoke
Wind power project developer Abo Energy in crisis – shares plummet over 80 percent
Wind power project developer Abo Energy is plummeting on the capital markets, resulting in substantial losses for investors. The company’s
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Germany is losing its automotive industry – once manufacturing migrates, it never comes back
The decline of the German automotive industry isn’t coming with sirens, but with briefcases. The diagnosis is brutal: The auto
Following bankruptcies and shutdowns – the federal government is pumping 220 million euros into hydrogen trucks and filling stations
The German government is launching a new funding program for hydrogen refueling stations and hydrogen-powered trucks, with €220 million allocated
Heating market at a standstill: Job cuts at manufacturers – customers boycott purchases
The heating market is currently in a paralyzing hold-up mode, and this is also affecting manufacturers. Several companies have already
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Pforzheim faces drastic changes – Witzenmann to cut 230 jobs
The Witzenmann Group, a manufacturer of flexible metal hoses, expansion joints, and piping systems for industrial and automotive applications, plans
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Smart meter – for many customers, the trouble only begins after installation
A smart meter in the meter cabinet sounds like a modern electricity market. However, for many customers, this is followed
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Gas shortage – the situation is becoming increasingly critical
The energy situation in Germany is worsening, and the risk of a gas shortage is increasing noticeably. On January 30,
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