2020-01-24 Sector coupling Innovation Aviation to help e-fuel spread its wings The Global Alliance Powerfuels calls for a blending quota for kerosene to make Power-to-X fuels marketable Read more
2020-01-22 Climate protection Energy transition Using the sun’s rays to keep frozen pizza chilled European supermarket chains and discount stores are increasingly turning their focus to energy efficiency and electricity from renewables Read more
2020-01-10 Power generation UK looks ahead to zero carbon electricity The UK electricity system continues to pass major decarbonisation milestones Read more
2020-01-06 Climate protection Energy trade Green power for Google, Facebook and co. Their data centres consume large amounts of electricity, so online corporations have set their sights on ambitious climate targets Read more
2019-12-13 Climate protection Energy transition Innovation Geothermal energy: Power from the depths below A massive source of green energy is located right beneath our feet. So far this resource has barely been tapped Read more
2019-12-06 Innovation Sector coupling Power-to-heat: Wind power is used to heat houses As renewables become ever more popular, electricity is increasingly being used in district heating. Read more
2019-12-03 Research and Development Energy transition The challenges of building wind turbines on a dyke The first wind turbines in the world to be built on dykes are being erected near Eemshaven Read more
2019-11-25 Energy transition Climate protection World Energy Outlook 2019 A huge effort is needed to put the world on a sustainable pathway Read more
2019-11-22 Research and Development Sector coupling Agrivoltaics – solar panels on top, potatoes down below With PV systems above their fields, farmers can reap both what they sow and the benefits Read more
2019-11-20 Power generation Energy policy It’s getting windy in the Wild West The state of Texas is now the largest wind power generator in the United States Read more
2019-11-18 Energy transition Climate protection Green Gulf States: Sun and wind over oil They owe their fortunes to black gold, but now the oil sheiks are trying their hand at renewables Read more
2019-11-13 Energy transition Innovation Chinese battery cells made in Thuringia Sod-turning ceremony held in Thuringia: CATL builds first European plant for battery cell production Read more
2019-11-11 Energy industry Innovation Micro-producers to the rescue with the help of blockchain Tamper-proof data packets make it possible to decentrally trade energy - from one household to the next Read more
2019-10-29 Energy trade Power generation IEA ups 5-year forecast for renewables The prospects for renewable energy have brightened owing to cost reductions and improved policies Read more
2019-10-28 Energy policy Energy trade Green light for GB capacity market The decision allows capacity market payments to be reinstated Read more
2019-10-25 Innovation Climate protection Solar systems learn how to swim Floating solar farms are set to conserve valuable land whilst roping in more energy Read more
2019-10-22 Climate protection Power generation Greening gas through renewable electrification Using renewable electricity in the gas supply chain improves the emissions benefits of coal-to-gas switching Read more
2019-10-18 Energy policy Power generation UK offshore wind costs plummet to record lows The UK’s 3rd renewable energy auction results followed news of a 7 GW-plus 4th round to launch in October. Read more
2019-10-14 Energy transition Research and Development Volcanic rock and salt as natural energy storage facilities Pilot projects test how excess electricity from renewables can be stored Read more
2019-10-11 Energy transition Power generation UNEP: Decade of transition for renewables Renewables investment dipped in 2018, but the IEA sees new surge this year Read more