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📰 Must read: The world's quest for the holy grail of energy production. We're delighted to see our efforts towards a sustainable future in the spotlight! Matthias Jauch's article "Die Sonnen-Anbeter" (The sun worshippers) in FOCUS online explains how we're developing solutions for a clean energy future, and what it will take to implement this groundbreaking technology. "Fusion is a unique opportunity to build a world-class industry in Europe. The time to act is now!" says our CEO Milena Roveda. 🔎 Read the full article here (in German): https://lnkd.in/g9nMsTSS #FusionPower #FusionWithIntegrity #FusionPowerPlant #SustainableFuture #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #FusionEnergy

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Today is a big day for the ramp up of the hydrogen economy – a key element of the energy transition! RWE and other companies have received grants from the German federal and state governments to develop large-scale hydrogen projects. RWE has been awarded grants for two projects. They are part of the GET H2 initiative, a unique integrated approach along the entire value chain. Several partners are planning hydrogen production, transport as well as storage infrastructure – a huge effort for the decarbonisation of industry. RWE will receive funding for the construction of a 300-megawatt electrolysis plant in Lingen, Lower Saxony, which will be one of the largest facilities in Europe. The second project is our storage facility in Gronau-Epe, North Rhine-Westphalia, which will help to buffer the fluctuating production of green hydrogen. Furthermore, we are also part of a consortium that is working towards the construction of a 100-megawatt electrolysis plant in Rostock. This is another project that has received a grant. The EU has certified all the projects as “Important Projects of Common European Interest” (IPCEI), which was the basis for the funding commitments. I am very happy that we are moving forward, after more than three years, more than 1,000 pages of documents and countless hours answering detailed questions. I think we can all agree that there are opportunities for speeding up such bureaucratic processes on a European level to uphold Europe’s competitiveness. For today, we can celebrate that the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy is now underway. A massive well done to everyone involved from #TeamRWE and our partners.

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Statement: Hydrogen as the Key to the Future of Energy 🌟 The Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz is planning a rigorous dismantling of the gas network by 2045. But is that really the right approach? Dr. Thomas Klaue , CEO of SIQENS GmbH, urges a reassessment of these plans. 💡 Technological openness is the key: In a time when the future of the energy sector is still uncertain, we should not act hastily. The existing gas infrastructure could be used for the transport of green hydrogen, a sustainable solution for industry and communities. 🔍 Careful examination is essential: Why should we destroy a functioning #infrastructure that is already suitable for hydrogen? A parallel use of #gaspipelines and hydrogen pipelines would be efficient and cost-effective. 🚫 No blind action: Instead of pursuing blind activism, we should act rationally. Utilizing existing infrastructure and proven technologies will accelerate #decarbonization and support the #economiclocation of Germany. Together, we can shape a sustainable energy future. Do you agree? Share your thoughts with us! 💬 You can read the full interview in #Themenmagazin here: https://lnkd.in/d3GwXvjn

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The future of Europe’s energy security and competitiveness needs a robust, interconnected #DCOverlayGrid. This grid will become the essential backbone for transporting #renewableenergy across long distances, connecting #offshore wind farms in the North Sea - our #GreenPowerhouse - and industrial centers across Germany and Europe. To dive into this pivotal milestone in our energy transition, I had the pleasure of opening TenneT’s first #DCGridVisionConference in Berlin today with Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope. At TenneT, we believe that the DC Overlay Grid is key to scaling offshore wind and securing Germany’s and Europe’s industrial future. Achieving this vision requires longterm planning to allow investment, paired with the flexibility to adapt to shifting markets and technologies. In addition we strengthen the supply chain with #FrameworkAgreements for supplier security and #standardization for serial production. Cross-border collaboration is crucial. By connecting Europe’s grids, we aim to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen energy security – in Germany and in Europe. The future of our energy transition hinges on a shared #DCVision and collaborative action. Together, we can make it a reality. #LightingTheWayAheadTogether

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Today at the EM-Power Europe Conference in Munich, I took part in the “Demand Side Flexibility - the Role of Grid Infrastructure, Market Parties and Digitalisation in Meeting Consumers’ Expectations” session alongside Andreas Jahn, Sebastian Mahlow, Dr. Frank Schlichting and Alex Schoch, and moderated by Carmen Gimeno de la Fuente. The growing electrification of our society puts Power Grids at the centre of the Energy Transition, and according to the Eurelectric “Grids for Speed” report, EU 27 countries and Norway will need to invest around 67 B€ per year from 2025 to 2050 to enable a successful Energy Transition and secure energy supply. EDP's network distribution companies operate in Brazil, Portugal, and Spain, and comprise 389k kilometres of networks and distribute 86k GWh to 11,8M connections. We are actively working to enable the Energy Transition, connecting renewable power plants, self-consumption installations, energy communities and electric mobility charging stations, using Smartgrids as the backbone to connect and provide information, and providing 400M daily data records in Portugal alone, information that we share with everyone through our Open Data Portal (e-redes.opendatasoft.com). We are conducting flexibility pilots and adopting more and more Agile practices to make the most of our resources. We work relentlessly for our grids to enable the Energy Transition. #grids #energy_transition #smart_meters

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8️⃣8️⃣ percent of Germans 🇩🇪 doubt the energy transition - What is now necessary and possible⁉️ 🙏 I published the following article in Germany’s weekly Magazin FOCUS: ✅🇩🇪 The energy transition is one of the most ambitious projects in Germany. But concerns and criticism about the "how?" are clouding the picture of this transformation. 👀 Society is also aware of this. A Forsa survey in March found that the majority of Germans (88 percent❗️) doubt that the energy transition will be completed the way it is dealt with at the moment. 🗞️ The Wall Street Journal declared that Germany had the "World's Dumbest Energy Policy" in 2019? ❓But it is not too late to set the course for a successful energy transition. 🫵 A combined energy infrastructure network that includes electricity and hydrogen is the lubricant for this change. Such a network is associated with lower electricity prices, stability and security. 💪 There is also talk of system resilience. While power lines are mostly above ground, the natural gas network, which can also transport hydrogen, is mostly underground. In the event of any kind of disaster, the underground gas network is therefore better protected from risks. 💶💶 In addition, new power lines and substations required for the energy transition are expensive: high-voltage direct current transmission lines cost around 2.2 million euros per kilometer. The cost of hydrogen pipelines, on the other hand, is around 789,000 euros per kilometer. 🇩🇪 For Germany, this means that the federal government estimates the establishment of the 10,000-kilometer-long hydrogen core network to cost around 20 billion euros. This includes the costs of new construction and modification of the existing gas network. ⚖️ By comparison, according to the Federal Network Agency, the costs of the "power highways" due to the expansion of solar and wind power plants are expected to amount to up to 320 billion euros - a difference of 300 billion euros❗️ ⚡️The high electricity costs in Germany are due, among other things, to the high costs of curtailing the electricity grids. According to forecasts by the Federal Audit Office, these amounted to around 1️⃣1️⃣ billion euros in 2023❗️ ⤴️ According to forecasts, the costs are expected to continue to rise over the years. ✅ To reduce these costs, electrolyzers can be used. These enable dynamic operation. When there is excess electrical energy from photovoltaic systems and wind turbines, these electrolyzers start up and produce hydrogen. The excess electricity is therefore stored in gaseous form. ⤵️ The costs of curtailment are reduced. 🎯 An energy infrastructure network that includes electricity and hydrogen brings lower prices, stability and security. 👉 You will find the original article right here: https://lnkd.in/edPPP7_w

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A while back I wrote about #shifting our #demand patterns following the #renewableenergy. https://lnkd.in/gEw8acXV In July 2024, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), Germany came up with a #position #paper as regards to the upgrade of their #electricity #grid policy, which is very similar in spirit. https://lnkd.in/gtX2mczJ The key aspects of this position paper as per the President of the Federal Network Agency are as follows, + The old network fee discounts no longer meet the requirements of an electricity system that is characterized by high proportions of renewable electricity generation + In the future, we want to particularly encourage #consumption #behavior in industry that benefits the system. + Industry and commerce should pay #reduced network #fees if they use more electricity in situations with high electricity supply.  + Conversely, they will also receive a reduction in network fees if they use less electricity in times of a #shortage of electricity. This is basically on similar lines with the "Timeshifting" post is on influencing the key #consumption patterns and #incentivize the consumers who consume more during the times of excess (renewable) energy generation. This was a no-brainer always, and it is great to see this being considered at a policy well in a region with high #penetration of #renewableenergy. If we can #eliminate the problem to a large extent in the first place, we do not need #expensive solutioning in the form of technology / firm power / energy storage etc. The #forward thinking nature of this position paper puts the prerogative on those responsible for #climatechange in the first place - the market & the industry. Solving for this will avoid significant over-dimensioning, reduce continued reliance on firm power gas/coal generation plants, eliminate need for majority of short-duration #energy #storage (read #batteries), minimize the need for new firm #nuclear power, and facilitate faster transition towards a high-renewable grid, hopefully upwards of 90-95%. Long duration storage will be required nevertheless as the #demand cannot be switched off for weeks and months together at times of minimal renewable generation. We at Umagine & H2 Carbon Zero completely support this position paper, and hope for a swift conversion to regulations in the upcoming months.

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The enervis energy advisors GmbH price tracker published in pv magazine Global for German PPAs shows that there is still a downward pressure on long-term prices. 10-year PPA prices were between €42 and €53/MWh. #PPA #germany #netzero #energytransition #solar #wind #renewables #powerprices

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"The transformation of the electricity system requires a higher innovation dynamic and an expansion of the technology toolbox of grid operators." John Fitzgerald, CEO of SuperNode Ltd, discussed Germany’s energy future in Tagesspiegel Background Energie & Klima this week. Germany's energy transition demands not just infrastructure expansion but a rethink of our technologies. #Superconductors, with their high transmission capacity and lower raw material needs, offer a promising solution. To fully utilise these technologies, we need innovation-friendly regulation enabling pilot and demonstration projects. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMf7cfEq

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2015: "𝑮𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒚, 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚". That was the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, pretending that the "easy to say" trope of the perfectly optimized Energy Trilemma is a substitute for Energy Policy. As we know, prioritizing "environmental impact" above security and affordability clearly isn't working out that way. In fact, one could argue that 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 has failed on all three elements. Having kindly executed a demonstration project for the rest of the world to learn from, it is surprising to see many copy-cats. The most surprising of all is 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 - now installing more wind and solar than the rest of the world combined. The Chinese are many things, but the deep-bench of engineer-bureaucrats in Beijing are certainly not naive and foolish. It is also highly unlikely that the CCP has bought into the Climate Emergency to this degree. So what is going on? It may well have something to do with it's energy imports and ambitions on Taiwan. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 has a vast energy-hungry population. Whilst there is lip-service to global climate ambitions, it is clear that affordability and supply are paramount. "𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴. 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘜𝘚𝘋 2000. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴. 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘶𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭" which leads to "strategic ambiguity" with respect buying the discounted Russian crude that the West won't buy. Within the club of rich nations after COP 21 in Paris in 2015, there was a happy consensus (and equally as much conceit) that simply providing "leadership" in the Energy Transition would be sufficient to "bring everyone along". Almost a decade later, we see that energy transition pathways vary significantly from country to country. Unsurprisingly, we see "horses for courses" due to unique economic, political, and social contexts. Ironically, the more pragmatic energy policies of the non-leader countries are looking quite attractive to voters in the club of (formerly) rich-countries. To try to limit LI shadow-banning I'll link to my full article in the comments anon.

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#BalanceNeueEnergien a 100% subsidiary of #VNGAG has acquired another Biogas plant in my home province of Saxony-Anhalt further driving the development of sustainable alternatives for #NaturalGas, since #Biomethane #RNG can 100% substitute fossil #Methane and is 100% backwards compatible with the existing natural gas infrastructure, on top it helps stripping #CO2 from the air and use it either to replace #fossil #Carbon or sequester it permanently and create negative #CO2 emissions.

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New article in Deutscher Mittelstands-Bund (DMB) e.V. 🏭 In this insightful piece, our Deputy Head of Sales, Ralph Stemper, discusses why modernizing the grid is crucial for effectively using renewable energy. With high energy costs, the German Mittelstand faces challenges, especially with limited grid capacities for solar power. ⚡ Key points include: 1. Current Grid Limitations 👉 Outdated infrastructure can't handle increasing solar energy production. 2. Challenges for Solar Projects 👉 Many solar installations can't connect to the grid due to local infrastructure and high transformer station costs. 3. Decentralized Energy Supply 👉 Decentralization is needed but requires significant adjustments. 4. Long-term Benefits 👉 Enhancing the grid will make renewable energy more accessible and cost-effective for SMEs. Curious to learn more? 🌱 👉 Read the full article here (DE): https://lnkd.in/eGMcZxhh #renewableenergy #energyefficiency #solar #deutschermittelstand #gridmodernization

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🌍Last week Oliver Schirok was talking about Hydrogen aspects at this year’s ECC TSO workshop in Leipzig. Gas and Electricity TSOs came together to discuss challenges and future aspects of the markets. Oliver was emphasizing that harmonization is a key factor for future developments and that more discussions will be needed including possible public consultations.   🔎The workshop is designed for TSOs that are partners of ECC. ECC as a subsidiary of EEX the energy exchange, is managing the clearing services and is also involved in both the power and gas nomination processes. 💡For providing harmonized solutions, EASEE-gas not only focuses on the gas sector, but also on renewable gases and Hydrogen.   👉Read more about our association here: https://easee-gas.eu/

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RWE Generation SE chose Board to transform their financial processes. Since then, they've quickly implemented an MVP and are expanding to project and resource planning for hydropower and biomass 🤩   This partnership boosts efficiency, drives innovation, and enhances financial agility. Plus, RWE Generation SE recently won our Board Customer Award as Rising Star! 🏆   👉 Discover how BOARD is revolutionizing their financial planning https://lnkd.in/er5gnfwp #FinancialTransformation #EnterprisePlanning #RWEGenerationSE

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📣Next Thursday our Commercial Director for Northern Europe Lars Martinussen will participate in a workshop at CDI Summer Summit 2024 in Görlitz! 📍 Görlitz, Siemens Energy Innovation Campus 🕙 14:00 pm, 12th of September  🗣️ Interactive workshop: "Heat storage - range of technologies and their potential" This workshop will first provide a basic overview of the range of technologies and potential of high-temperature heat storage, focusing on those above 120°C that cannot be covered by water storage. Participants will bring in their specific heat storage requirements in order to then examine different aspects in more detail using 2-3 areas of application for heat storage and thus assess the potential of the solutions for the provision of CO2-neutral process heat for specific applications. Learn more here >>> https://lnkd.in/dRh2maSN #thermalstorage #sustainableenergy #industrialdecarbonization

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On May 22, 2024, Oleksandr Podprugin, Vice Chair of UWEA and Country Manager for Ukraine at NOTUS energy Unternehmensgruppe took part in an online event, co-organized by the German Renewable Energy Federation (Bundesverband Erneuerbare Energie e.V. (BEE), Global 100% RE Ukraine, and the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership, aimed to set the agenda for the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference (#URC2024). The virtual meeting brought together stakeholders from Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Germany 🇩🇪 to discuss the critical role of #renewable energy companies in the #green recovery of #Ukraine. The event focused on identifying political actions and reforms needed to support renewable energy initiatives and overcome financial bottlenecks. During his address, Oleksandr Podprugin highlighted the urgent need for new #wind energy projects in Ukraine. He emphasized the significant challenges facing the sector, particularly the cancellation of the state feed-in tariff, which has stalled new projects and impacted the financial viability of wind energy initiatives. 💬 Podprugin stated, "The key obstacle for launching renewable energy projects at the scale needed for Ukraine is the absence of suitable financial and commercial structures. There must be a bridge between ready-to-build projects and the funds available for Ukraine." He also called for creating a Ukrainian Sustainability Fund, supported by international donors, to provide financial certainty and mitigate commercial risks for private sector projects. This fund would complement existing investment guarantees covering political and war-related impacts. The discussions from this event will contribute to the statements and demands to be presented at the URC 2024 in Berlin, scheduled for June 11-12, 2024.

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Slightly reduced #overcapacity in the Chinese solar industry — will this calm tempers in the European solar sector? Probably not. However, the move is likely to raise interest. By imposing stricter capital requirements in the form of a minimum capital ratio of 30% instead of the previous 20%, Beijing aims to somewhat curb the production of solar systems. Efficiency standards will also be increased. At least, this should lead to the consolidation of manufacturers and the closure of outdated plants. According to estimates, China could meet global demand alone by 2032 with its existing and planned production facilities. This latest announcement is unlikely to shake its dominance. #solarindustry #China https://t.ly/8aWHf

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🌱⚡ GMH Gruppe and ENGIE have conducted a Power Purchase Agreement to supply renewable energy with Guarantees of Origin (GoOs). The PPA aims to fully power the inducive single-bar tempering plant (EVA) at the Georgsmarienhütte site with 100% renewable energy.​ ​ Two domestic plants will supply green electricity: a wind farm that no longer receives subsidies under the German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and a newly built solar farm.​ ​ For GMH Gruppe, the PPA is another important step in its transformation towards climate-neutral steel production. By using the EVA, and the associated switch from natural gas to electricity in the heat treatment of steel, more than 10,000 tons of CO2 can be saved over the next ten years.​ ​ As the world's leading provider of PPAs, ENGIE supports companies on the path to decarbonization. Our Group is among the top three portfolio owners of post-EEG plants in Germany and is strongly committed to expanding renewable energy sources.​ ​ 🔎 Official press release: https://lnkd.in/e4B3as5i 🔎 All our solutions in Germany: https://lnkd.in/efpEyDya​ ​ #WindEnergy #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Germany | ENGIE Deutschland

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