34 News & Press Releases found
Germany Trade & Invest News
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A New light on Solar Storage
Solar power continues to make headlines. Intense global competition and a potential crisis of over-supply among producers have seen the industry forced to improvise at many levels to keep it stable and develop new growth opportunities. In ...
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Storing the Sun for a Rainy Day
It`s been a miserable winter in Germany. Parts of the country have had 60% fewer sunshine hours than normal. A series of cold snaps have swept the country, reminding all just how expensive heating has become. Germany`s `Energiewende` (Energy ...
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Edge of Darkness
Germany is facing a unique problem on its streets. An EU directive decreed that from September 2012 onwards no more filament light bulbs could be installed because of the high energy usage; Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs were to be the new norm. ...
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Autobahn Goes Electro Once Again
It`s more than a touch ironic that it was a German band which created the electronic music classic `Autobahn` in 1974. Wind forward nearly 50 years and it will be a million German electric cars which will be `fahren, fahren, fahren` auf der ...
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Managing Germany´s Decentralized Power
The greatest challenge facing the energy companies in Germany right now is not making sure that sufficient power is produced, but rather directing that energy efficiently. This, and other related topics, will be discussed at the SMART GRIDS summit ...
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Power - With New Intelligence
150m Euros available to Smart Grid Researchers and Developers A new joint funding initiative between the Ministries of Economics (BMWi), Environment (BMU) and Education and Research (BMBF) will help propel Germany`s `Energiewende` (Energy ...
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Germany Launches New Energy Efficiency Program for Small Businesses
Germany`s new program to help small and medium-sized businesses implement new energy-efficient technologies takes effect today. Cost-efficient reduction of energy consumption and smart management of the energy supply are priorities for ...
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German Solar Installations Surpass 30 GWp Milestone
?Germany installed roughly 320 MWp of solar power in August, according to initial reports. This addition has bumped Germany past 30 GWp, the first country in the world to reach this level of photovoltaic capacity. German solar installations ...
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German Solar Market Undergoing Dramatic Shift
This year will mark the most profound change to the German solar market since the passing of the country`s renewable energy act (EEG) over a decade ago. By far the world`s largest photovoltaic market, Germany has been fine-tuning incentives for ...
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Solar Power in Germany Increases 40 Percent
Solar power accounted for 10 percent of Germany`s total electricity production in May, an increase of 40 percent from the previous year, as reported by the Federal Association of the Energy and Water Industry. The significant jump stemmed from ...
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German Solar Installations to Move from Parks to Rooftops
Europe is set to dominate the own consumption segment, with growth of up to 150 GWp by 2020. More than half of all installed solar capacity worldwide could be for own consumption by the end of the decade, according to a recent McKinsey ...
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German Wind Industry Anticipates Breakthroughs
Last week an initial breakthrough was made to further accelerate Germany`s shift to renewable energy. The country`s four major grid operators provided the German government with a new plan for a major grid expansion. The government is ...
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Germany Still Leading the Green Revolution
Germany Trade & Invest showcases the latest business opportunities at Hannover Messe 2012, the world`s leading industrial technology trade fair Solar electricity generation in Germany increased by 40 percent in the first quarter of ...
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China Outsourcing Wind Production to Germany?
- New wind installations in Germany grew 30 percent in 2011 - Now Chinese companies are building factories in Germany The Chinese subsidiary Jade Werke will begin production of steel fundaments for offshore wind parks in Germany as early ...
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Renewable Energy in Germany Facing Cuts?
Germany Trade & Invest shares business opportunities in Europe`s largest market at the Green Energy Expo A decision is expected at the end of the week on changes to Germany`s cornerstone law - the Renewable Energy Sources Act. Drastic ...
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Germany Writes Big Cheque for Renewable Heating
At this year`s Ecobuild, Germany Trade & Invest presents opportunities in Europe`s largest market With the 20 percent renewable electricity mark already achieved, Germany is now targeting sustainable heating. EUR 500 million were ...
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Fuel Cells Rapidly Gaining Ground in Germany
Canadian fuel cell maker Ballard has opened its European headquarters in Germany. Fuji is delivering its first fuel cell exports there. And in recent weeks, US-based fuel cell power plant manufacturer FuelCell Energy announced a partnership ...
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Germany Maps Out Financing Plan for Renewable Energies
E-world energy and water 2012 Germany recently passed the 20 percent mark for renewable energy in the electricity mix. And the federal KfW bank group has introduced a new plan to further accelerate this shift to renewables, with increases ...
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German Seaports Buzzing in Anticipation of Offshore Wind Boom
As Germany prepares for a major expansion of offshore wind to replace nuclear power, companies like French giant Areva and US-based General Electric (GE) have flocked to the German coastlines. With wind parks planned for both the North Sea and ...
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First Solar Doubles German Production Line
Arizona-based First Solar, the world`s largest producer of thin film solar modules, opened its new plant expansion in Germany today. The 200 million dollar investment effectively doubles First Solar`s production capacity in Germany to 500 MW ...