The Solar Package I, which recently entered into force, is to give the expansion of photovoltaics capacity another boost. It simplifies the rules on balcony-based power plants, photovoltaics installations on apartment buildings, and landlord-to-tenant electricity supply.
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The expansion of the German power grid is continuing to pick up speed. According to the latest data collected by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, four times as many kilometres of new grid were approved in 2023 compared with 2021. The figures are expected to continue to rise in 2024.
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Only if everyone’s opinions are heard and taken into account will the energy transition be a project undertaken by society as a whole and be successful. This applies to the regulatory sandboxes for the energy transition that were presented at the Berlin Energy Days, and it also applies to the public debate.
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By 2045 at the latest, steel production in Germany is set to become climate-friendly. This will require a complete overhaul of the production process. How does this work? The focus is on “green” hydrogen and on establishing clear criteria on what is understood as “green” in this context.
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Dishwashers, cars and so many other things are all made of steel – a material that is to be produced in a more climate-friendly way in the future. Experts from business and science explain how CO2 emissions from various processes in the steel industry can be lowered.
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“Germany is making good progress on the energy transition. The hard work to get faster is having an effect: more than half of our electricity is now from renewables; the expansion of wind power, of solar power and of the grid is speeding up. The important thing now is to stay on course.”
Federal Minister Robert Habeck on the progress made on the energy transition
This month in ‘What the press say’: New laws and standards for balcony PV power plants and the start of two major works of construction: Germany’s largest offshore wind farm and the first direct German-British electricity link.
Find out moreAnother free-of-charge virtual seminar organised by ‘Dialog Energiewechsel’ took place on 23 May. This time, the focus was on the Federal funding for energy-efficient buildings scheme, especially on apartment buildings and buildings in joint ownership. Find out more
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has published a new funding call on electricity grids. The objective of the International Smart Grid Action Network (IGSAN) is to achieve a nationwide expansion of smart grids across the various German states. Applications can now be submitted. Find out more
The comprehensive overall package for the revision of the certification procedure includes a revised version of the Ordinance on proof of electrical engineering characteristics (NELEV) and a new Ordinance on requirements for electrical installations (EAAV). A mandatory register for certificates for units and components, which can be accessed online, forms the basis for digital processes in the grid connection procedure. Find out more
This updated online tool allows consumers to check their hot-water consumption. Consumption data is used to calculate a household average and point out potential for cutting down on consumption. This allows consumers to better understand their energy consumption. Find out more
The Federal Government adopted the System Stability Roadmap on 6 December 2023. Setting out the path towards a secure and robust operation of the future power supply system with 100% renewable energy sources, it is a key instrument in the transformation of the electricity system as part of the energy transition. An English translation of the roadmap is now also available. Find out more
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