Solarwatt becomes second solar PV producer to halt production in Germany in 2024

'Under current circumstances, running a production facility here in Germany is extremely difficult economically' says head Detlef Neuhaus

cleanenergywire.org/news/solarwatt…

Electric cars: EU needs 8 times more charging points per year by 2030 to meet CO2 targets - ACEA report

acea.auto/press-release/…

Join the 'Climate Reporting in Africa' conference Friday on #WorldPressFreedomDay

I'll speak about outlooks and partnerships for better reporting

And if you need more convincing: Vanessa Nakate is keynote speaker✨

Attend online or in-person in Berlin: afripoli.org/event/climate-…

Regional train travel increases nearly a third since introduction of Germany-wide public transport ticket

'Since the flat rate was launched a year ago, significantly more passengers have been travelling with us' says Deutsche Bahn AG

cleanenergywire.org/news/regional-…

A year after Germany's nuclear exit, warnings about supply issues, price hikes and more emissions have not come true
Instead, there was a record renewables output, a drop in power prices and in CO2 emissions
Yet, the nuclear debate lives on - the Q&A: cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/qa-…

Effects of #climatechange will drive up #hydropower generation in Bavaria, operators say

'Due to increasingly rainy winter months, [we] expect an increase in energy generation from hydropower in the winter months in the coming years and decades'

cleanenergywire.org/news/effects-c…

German parliament approves #climate law reform lambasted by NGOs

Weakening of ministries' responsibility for #emissions cuts will delay #climate action, critics say

cleanenergywire.org/news/german-pa…

Implementation of Germany’s #hydrogen plans lagging behind – report

Production facilities amounting to only 0.3 GW are being built or in final stages of investment decision, compared to 2030 target capacity of 10 GW

cleanenergywire.org/news/implement…

'We're investing in increasing our gas production, because Europe needs more gas from new sources' - Azerbaijan president Aliyev in Berlin

AZ to use #renewables to replace #natgas in power production; export that gas to Europe

'Win-win situation. We'll save gas Europe needs'

Implementation of Germany’s #hydrogen plans lagging behind – report

Production facilities amounting to only 0.3 GW are being built or are in final stages of investment decision, compared to 2030 target capacity of 10 GW

cleanenergywire.org/news/implement…

Car toll, higher CO2 price, better public transport to help reach sector's climate targets – report

cleanenergywire.org/news/car-toll-… Umweltbundesamt German Environment Agency #cars #CO2

🔔Recently updated: Our list of online events on #climate & #energy

Coming up
🔹People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions International Energy Agency
🔹Intersection of Press Freedom and the Environment Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)
🔹African reforms and priorities for Climate Finance ECFR

Full list: cleanenergywire.org/blog/stay-upda…

The primary energy fallacy: Critics of the energy transition often point to primary energy to demonstrate that the transition is going to be impossible.

But most consumed primary energy is lost after conversion.

The problem to solve is a lot smaller than primary energy

A move to win back ground ahead of #EUelections2024 & state elections? If it's a precursor to the campaign for federal elections 2025 we are in for some lively debates.

German climate envoy expects “difficult discussions” on #COP29 at upcoming Petersberg Climate Dialogue

Emerging economies called on to start contributing funds to climate finance ahead of minister meeting

cleanenergywire.org/news/german-cl…

German industry aims high with green steel definition and sustainable cement production

Economy minister Habeck presents projects aimed at setting international standard for steel and capturing CO2 in cement plant

cleanenergywire.org/news/german-in…

#Fossilfuel lock-in or 'bridge fuel'?

'All gassed up'

Highly recommended podcast series by Halle Parker
& Carlyle Calhoun on US #LNG and its ( #climate ) impact around the world - incl an episode on Germany

link.chtbl.com/nfTtmhUa?sid=c… #energycrisis #methane #emissions

Germany’s conservatives double down on criticism of EU’s planned 2035 combustion engine phase-out

Bavaria's state premier says retiring 'a functioning technology' is 'absurd'; CDU group leader calls for 'prohibiting the prohibition' of combustion engines'
cleanenergywire.org/news/germanys-…

1882: The UK opens the world's first coal power plant.

2024: The UK shuts the country's last coal power plant. It will replaced with a green hydrogen facility.

theguardian.com/business/2024/…

Solar balconies are booming in Germany

Record installations figures show 'trend to use all possible artificial infrastructure for solar generation,' solar industry representative says

euronews.com/green/2024/04/…