Matthias Giller

Highly recommended: The manufacturing industry is undoubtedly under pressure from an inevitable process of change. One of the most important aspects of successfully meeting this challenge, particularly for heavy industry, is the use of hydrogen and securing its supply chains. If you are around, don’t miss this confrence.

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Fostering local competencies - “SPOT ON” Last week, the transnational solar cluster “SPOT ON” e.V. was founded in Halle (Saale). East German PV-stakeholders pooled their forces to strengthen their region’s position as a center for PV expertise. Co-founding the cluster, #WAVELABS is part of a team of regional top-players in PV-manufacturing and development. Founding members include envia THERM GmbH, NexWafe, AVANCIS GmbH, Qcells Europe, Leipziger Energiegesellschaft mbH&Co KG, CE Cell Engineering GmbH, Mounting Systems GmbH, Yokk Solar GmbH and Hochschule Anhalt. Furthermore, Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP supports the initiative with intentions to join the association themselves. Dr. Torsten Brammer, WAVELABS co-founder and board member at SPOT ON, remarked: "With photovoltaics, we have a proven technology that is a central building block for the decarbonization of our energy supply. The cluster’s combined economic and scientific potential will be used to promote eastern Germany to an innovative and competitive site for solar technology. We are convinced that our region harbors the talents necessary to develop a serious standing in PV. Therefore, the best way forward is to reach out and excite boys and girls for solar and engineering! The latter are particularly needed if we want to bring a breath of fresh air into this old boys' club.” https://lnkd.in/eFGFgBBy #EnergyTransformation, #Photovoltaics, #Innovation, #SolarIndustry

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https://lnkd.in/eQtb_sWr No doubt, H2 plays a major role in the German energy transition agenda. The Wuppertal Institut has just published a new study about the perspectives of green H2 production in Europe and imports to Germany.   The results are clear: -      No European country already has substantial projects for hydrogen production: Currently, at 2.5 gigawatts, only around six per cent of the EU target for 2030 have been installed, are under construction or backed by a final investment decision. -      The political targets for H2 production in European countries are significantly lower than the German targets. Sufficient prospects for imports, taking into account the respective domestic requirements are still missing. -      An exception is Spain. The country has the most dynamic H2 projects in Europe - which initially target to meet local demand and therefore cannot be planned for imports to Germany by 2030. -      Some projects in the North Sea region are the most advanced. Denmark, Scotland and Norway have export plans. Imports from the North Sea region are therefore most likely by 2030. -      Norway is relying on blue hydrogen for delivery to Germany for the time being. -      Imports from contractual partners, such as Namibia and Saudi Arabia, will initially only make a small contribution to the hydrogen supply and should be critically examined on a case-by-case basis from a climate protection perspective (comment: and also in terms of pricing). It is not yet clear, when H2 can be delivered to Germany, what is of course crucial for the steel industry in NRW. The study will be presented on Sep 11th. #H2 #greensteel #energytransition

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Climate change is a global issue. But the actual work is always local, and the opportunities are local. This is why we want to strengthen the collaboration of all stakeholders of the solar industry in the eastern region of Germany. Feel free to join us. You are interested in which people and ideas shake the solar industry? Then try my podcast https://lnkd.in/eHiKJZD.

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Attention, this is the wrong way ⚠️⚠️⚠️ The painful truth 👀 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ I see dubious solar offers in my Facebook feed every day. As a company that has been active in the solar industry for over 20 years and witnessed the first boom, we recognize the parallels to earlier developments. Advertising prices so boldly on the Internet is the wrong approach. Every system is individual, every customer is individual. These fixed price points are often unrealistic and are frequently based on bait offers from suppliers who have exploited the high demand in recent years. Of course we are pleased that solar energy has become so cheap. But I would like to issue an urgent warning at this point: don't fall for these offers. It is highly dubious to advertise such prices on Facebook without giving precise details. Instead, look for experienced solar companies that have been operating successfully on the market for years and can provide numerous references. I am convinced that many of the poorly positioned companies will go bankrupt in the coming months. Solar installation is a trade, and unfortunately many companies are only out to make a quick profit. These dubious dumping prices often only serve to generate the last cash flows. Hence my appeal: Be careful when choosing your provider. Companies that mainly advertise with prices often have no other unique selling points. We don't want to criticize any specific company, but please, be vigilant - this is not the way to go. #bauersolar #reliablelikethesun #innovation #pv #photovoltaik #photovoltaics #solar #solarsupplier #glasglas #glassglass #bifacial #solarpanels #renewableenergy #renewables #energiewende #solarenergie #solarenergy #false #bereal #partner #truth #wrongway #trust #quality

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In this episode, dive into the world of battery storage projects 🌍⚡ and discover SFS’s extensive financing options 💼💡 to power up your plans! 📅 June 18, 2024 at 16:00 (Berlin) ⏰ ✒Free Registration: https://sie.ag/6jRiXH 👉👉Agenda: - Overview of financing options and their specifics. - Criteria to evaluate battery storage projects for financing. - Specific industry challenges from a financing point of view. #electrificationandautomation #sustainability #trustedpartner #batterystorage

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No question about it: the new Elli Charger 2 and a photovoltaic system are a true dream team! ☀ 🤝🏻 ⚡ Elli and the Norwegian PV provider Otovo have recently joined forces to offer sustainable and cost-effective home charging solutions. In an interview, Otovo CEO Andreas Thorsheim reveals why that is a perfect fit - and how customers benefit from the partnership. #emobility #energy #pv #collaboration #sustainability #interview

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☀⚡ How has the expansion of #solarenergy in Germany progressed in recent years? Why is unregulated solar power a challenge today, and how does this affect the electricity market? What happens if too much solar power is fed into the grid? And how can we organise solar energy to benefit the system in the future? Listen to Lion Hirth's take on these questions in his appearance on the enPower Energiewende Podcast (in German). 🎙 https://lnkd.in/dDUfa85x

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One of the biggest hurdles to overcome in the new energy economy is the availability of #water. Not only for green hydrogen (“10 litres of water for a kilogram of H2”) but data centres, gigafactories and semiconductor manufacturing. Water reuse and desalination will have to play a vital role

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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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The crowd-based battery is already part of my concept https://lnkd.in/d2Y_fXFG for electromobility in 2018 and I am extremely pleased that Herbert is now bringing this idea to the public so clearly. Of course, it will be very difficult in terms of regulation if we have a decentralized energy supply and energy storage. Today, people all over the world are controlled by energy. Energy is taxed. 80% of the cost of 1 liter of gasoline for the car is taxes. And I suspect 80% of the consumer's electricity price is levies. What if everyone stores their electricity in their car in the garage, becomes energy self-sufficient. Or energy communities are formed. A street becomes energy self-sufficient. How should the oligopolies for the grid, energy generation, energy sales, and in the future the III division of energy storage and grid stabilization be financed? Exciting times. For me, electromobility is a crucial part of the energy transition. Because with the appropriate storage we will be able to use solar power. Or wind power. Or hydropower.

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Excited to share this new study I co-authored with my Guidehouse ES&I colleagues (Matthias Schimmel, Jonathan Borsch, Corinna Klessmann) together with Agora Energiewende and Agora Industry (Mathias Koch, Matthias Deutsch, Simon Müller et al.) analyzing the extent to which Germany can rely on pipeline-based renewable #hydrogen imports until 2030 and 2035 across five import corridors from Europe and North Africa. ❗ Key results ✔ Until 2035, #Germany could secure between 60 and 100 TWh of green hydrogen via pipelines. ✔Until 2030, substantial imports of green hydrogen to Germany can be expected from #Denmark and #Norway. ✔In the medium term, additional imports could be unlocked from Southern Europe (#Spain, #Portugal), the Nordic countries (#Finland, #Sweden) and North Africa (#Tunisia, #Algeria). ✔To leverage the full potential of available pipeline-based hydrogen imports, creating sufficient investment certainty for the build-out of the necessary pipeline infrastructure and production capacities in exporting countries is crucial. ✔A range of measures should be considered in this context, including 1️⃣ support schemes or quota instruments creating sufficient demand from potential off-takers of green hydrogen, 2️⃣ available financing to ensure the build-out of pipelines and crucial interconnectors, 3️⃣ the organization of multilateral exchange formats with stakeholders and policymakers to facilitate coordination across the value chain, 4️⃣ de-risking instruments for production projects in North Africa that reduce high capital costs impacting levelized cost of hydrogen, and 5️⃣ strengthening of bilateral energy partnerships with relevant exporting countries. The study is available here (in German): https://lnkd.in/erHdxi5r

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆   In this commentary, Uwe Lauber, CEO of MAN Energy Solutions and member of the Germany’s National Hydrogen Council, argues for a strategic EU industrial policy to accelerate the #hydrogeneconomy. The necessity of hydrogen, alongside renewable energy, to achieve decarbonization across various industries is strongly emphasized.    With a focus on the importance of domestic hydrogen production and the challenges posed by global market regulations, Dr. Lauber calls for EU-wide incentives and regulatory frameworks to protect European industry from competitive disadvantages.  “The ramp-up of a hydrogen economy offers Europe the opportunity to become a pioneer in a technology of the future,” according to Dr. Lauber.    Discover how Europe can lead in this future technology and what steps are needed to secure its position: https://lnkd.in/eyCTg5ju

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Great news for the hydrogen economy! 🚀 It's (semi-)official: Hydrogen and the hydrogen economy have been recognized as of overriding public interest, a significant milestone for the industry!   The draft law of the #Wasserstoffbeschleunigungsgesetz (WassBG) from the German economic ministry is paving the way for a boost in the German hydrogen economy by streamlining permitting processes. This means shorter planning and approval procedures for the entire hydrogen production and transport infrastructure, from electrolyzers to pipelines and storage facilities.   💡 Key takeaways from the draft law include criteria based on green electricity, with projects linked to renewable energy seeing faster permitting. While the law is initially limited until 2035, it will be evaluated in 2033, potentially extending beyond 2035. Importantly, these benefits also apply to projects already under construction or in planning stages, providing much-needed planning security.   However, swift adoption of the law is crucial to avoid stalling the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. We cannot afford to miss out on its potential, both economically and in the fight against climate change. 👏 The draft law lays a solid foundation for the speedy implementation of the hydrogen economy in Germany, potentially making 2024 the year of financial investment decisions in the sector.   At Sunfire, we are ready to deliver and support the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. Let's embrace "Deutschlandgeschwindigkeit" and ensure swift political adoption of the law!

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An interesting read in today’s German business daily Handelsblatt about the challenges which come along as a result of the shift in energy mix towards renewables, here focusing on Texas. Solar and wind power are not available 24/7 and the demand is not necessarily located close to supply. Coupled with isolated and partially outdated power grids, power outages become more and more a normal phenomenon, even in economical highly developed countries and areas. At DEUTZ AG, we are committed to contribute towards achieving CO2-neutrality by 2050. Whilst we thrive to achieve this important goal, we continue to work to ensure that the world keeps moving. And that is one of the reasons why we are entering into new markets and new business models. Last month we signed a contract to purchase 100% of the shares in Blue Star Power Systems, Inc., a company producing state-of-the-art power generators. These power generators act as backup in the event of outages as such happening in Texas. Backups for hospitals, data centers, supermarkets, industrial facilities and many other parts of the critical infrastructure. And that is just the beginning. We will further buy and build a strong and global Deutz energy business, which will also allow us to bring CO2-neutral technologies into the market, using our H2 ICE or our engines to be powered with bio or synthetic fuels. #deutz #weensuretheworldkeepsmoving #bluestarpowersystems

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We are at the Intersolar: don't miss the following dates!☝️ June 19, 11 a.m. 1️⃣ Presentation of SPOT ON e.V. Several players in the East German solar industry recently founded the SOLAR POWER TRANSFORMATION NETWORK #spoton e.V. in #HalleSaale. The transnational #solarcluster aims to network manufacturing companies, service providers and research institutes along the value chain and thus strengthen eastern Germany as a solar region. We present the objectives, actors and aims in more detail. June 19, 2 p.m. 2️⃣ Q&A PV Riss The number of photovoltaic systems installed worldwide has risen sharply over the last 15 years. However, with increasing operating time under harsh environmental conditions, more and more anomalies and defects are appearing in crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules, such as cell and #microcracks. As part of the project, the #VDESPEC was developed as a standardized evaluation basis for current cell and module technologies, which we would like to present in this Q&A session. June 20, 2 p.m. 3️⃣ Meet the Experts of Task 13 Reliability and performance of PV systems - The projects objective is to provide a common platform to summarize and report on technical aspects affecting the quality, #performance, and #reliability of #PVmodules and systems across various environments ans applications. Drop by and find out more!

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⚡ Flexa is the solution! ⚡ ⛑️ The solar boom is unstoppable. There is so much cheap solar power that the grid is reaching the limits of its absorption capacity. Unfortunately, the network operators put off the task for a long time. ✅ As Marc Widmann in DIE ZEIT highlights, technical solutions exist to make solar systems more flexible and steerable. 🌞 Our solution does exactly this. We intelligently buy electricity when it’s abundant and cheap and feed it into the grid when it's scarce. This saves costs and reduces the need for grid expansion. A true win-win situation! Enpal Entrix

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