Sorry, this entry is only available in DE. ☀️ In the past couple of weeks, the German Bundestag took a significant step towards a sustainable future. The German government’s proposal to amend the EEG (Renewable Energy Sources Act) and other energy-related regulations, known as the Solar Package I, was debated for the first time on …
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Sorry, this entry is only available in DE. 📅 The German Ifo Institute published their annual residential construction study “Zur aktuellen Lage im Wohnungsbau” (translated: “Current Status of Residential Real Estate Industry”) last week. No doubt the real estate industry is currently facing a time of hardship it didn’t need to face for a long …
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Sorry, this entry is only available in DE. 🙏Thank you for inviting me to yesterday’s event titled “Which Price Has Peace?” hosted by the Chancellor-Helmut-Schmidt-Foundation and the Chancellor-Helmut-Kohl-Foundation. I was privileged to attend the discussion between Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble, a long-serving member and former President of the German Bundestag, and 4-star General Carsten Breuer, the …
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Sorry, this entry is only available in DE. ⏳It is time to discuss a topic that is not only crucial for the sustainable growth of businesses but also plays a pivotal role in reshaping the energy landscape: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Simply put, PPAs are a game-changer in the world of energy. They are contracts …
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Sorry, this entry is only available in DE. Wave goodbye to summer, ’cause it’s time to shake things up! 🙋♂️ In my recent whirlwind tour across southern Germany, it hit me: the winds of transformation are rising! Remember, the battle against climate change will be clinched in our own backyards. 🏡 So, let’s ignite innovative …
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Sorry, this entry is only available in DE. 🙌Last weekend, I read some great news from the Frauenhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE: Germany has reached a new record high percentage of renewables in its net power generation. 57.7 per cent of the net power generation in the first half of 2023 came from …
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Sorry, this entry is only available in DE. 🔙Last week I discussed how we need more flexibility when storing surplus energy. While hydrogen is definitely a big part of the long-term solution for this problem, it is not available yet. So we need to look elsewhere, and luckily some great minds had brilliant ideas. One …
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Sorry, this entry is only available in DE. ☀#Intersolar2023 ended almost a week ago, yet even with the passage of several days, its impact remains strong. It was indeed inspiring to see so many people from different countries presenting new innovations and charting the paths forward. Especially what I have seen in hall B0-B2 will drive …
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Sorry, this entry is only available in DE. 🏠 In my last post I said: We need to find solutions rather discuss problems. With this post I want to start to do just this. In Baden-Württemberg for example, the PV obligation for new residential buildings is expected to lead to an increase of 60,000 photovoltaic installations …
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Sorry, this entry is only available in DE. 🤔After a party, a hangover is not uncommon. And after an exciting announcement like Mr. Habeck’s photovoltaic strategy, criticism and discussion are sure follow right after. Other ministries have shared their skepticism regarding certain points. Also environmentalist and associations have raised concerns, and rightfully so, as it …