"The energy transition is part of the modernisation of our economy, and our energy system is entering a completely new era." Federal Minister Sigmar Gabriel on the role of the energy transition for the economic world of tomorrow.
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Germany is exporting more and more electricity to its neighbouring countries. Cross-border trade in electricity contributes to security of supply and results in lower costs.
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It’s on special offer? A good reason to buy more of it. But do we really save money when we buy more? This is an interesting question - also regarding energy efficiency. What is the 'rebound effect'?
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"The heating market is crucial for the energy transition, and public utilities and CHP plants play an outstanding role in this context."
Katherina Reiche, CEO, German Association of Local Utilities (VKU)
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES) are developing testing methods to collect more realistic data. Find out more
In order to transform the successful outcome of COP21 in Paris without delay into applicable concepts for an intelligent, sustainable and cost-efficient energy transition, the Federal Government is inviting the international energy elite to Berlin for the second time. The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue is the pivotal international energy transition summit. For more information, please visit www.energiewende2016.com. Find out more
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