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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Solar package I: Overview of the Main New Solar Regulation in Germany

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The waiting has come to an end: after the German Federal Government adopted the first draft of the Solar Package I in August 2023 and a small selected part of Solar Package I already entered into force in December 2023, the...more

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(Carbon) Contracts for Difference – New Funding Program for Companies

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Germany has finally published draft guidance on the long-awaited (Carbon) Contracts for Difference (or "CfD"). The first CfDs, previously announced in the European1 and German National2 Hydrogen Strategies of 2020, are...more

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The Road to Net Zero: Offshore Wind Farms Are Gaining Momentum

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Germany and Europe aim to be carbon-neutral by 2050, with wind energy set to become the most significant source of energy in the future. However, in Germany, the pace of deployment is still insufficient. Chancellor Olaf...more

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2021 Offshore Wind Auction in Germany

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There have not been any auctions for offshore wind projects in Germany since 2018. Recently, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) called for the 2021 auction round. It is the first of its kind auction based on the...more

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The Hydrogen Handbook - Germany

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Hydrogen—the smallest molecule, but one that holds the potential to be an energy superhero and play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and slowing climate change. The H2 Handbook provides a comprehensive...more

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Germany Claims Emissions Success Yet Becomes More Dependent Than Ever On Russia​

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On February 3, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier proclaimed that Germany had exceeded its target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to 1990 levels. Despite clearly being aided by the deep economic slump...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2020 #3

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Energy Blockchain’s Most Obvious Use Case is Not What You Think - "Instead, a select group of blockchain companies is finding success with a focus on certificates of origin, helping demonstrate the provenance of renewable...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 41, November 2019

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Why Everything They Say About California Fires — Including That Climate Matters Most — is Wrong - "'We’ve looked at the history of climate and fire throughout the whole state, and through much of the state, particularly...more

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Nachhaltige Immobilien in nachhaltigen Fonds – die Taxonomie-Verordnung der EU

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(Spätestens) mit dem Pariser Klimaschutzabkommen entschied sich die EU, das Thema Nachhaltigkeit weit oben auf die politische Agenda zu setzen. Das Finanzsystem soll umfassend umgestaltet werden, damit privates Kapital in...more

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A more restrictive approach to ‘State Resources’? The ECJ annuls the Commission’s decision on the German law on renewable energy...

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On Thursday, 27 March, the European Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) annulled the General Court's ruling and the European Commission's decision on the EEG 2012 on the grounds that it was wrong to conclude that the...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - March 2019 #3

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The U.S. is Set to Become the World's Biggest Oil Exporter Thanks to the Fracking Revolution - "The U.S. shale revolution has made it to one of the world's largest energy producers and potentially the largest oil exporter...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - February 2019 #3

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NY Natural Gas Moratorium Due to Lack of Pipelines, but Some in Denial - "The slowing of economic development resulting from New York's political actions is a testament to what happens when energy becomes politicized." ...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2019 #4

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Trump Eyes Action to Limit States' Powers to Block Pipelines - "The Trump administration is considering taking steps to limit the ability of states to block interstate gas pipelines and other energy projects, according to...more

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Marcellus Shale Update: 2018, The Year in Review

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2018 began with the United States producing immense amounts of oil and natural gas; pipeline companies struggling to build out the national pipeline system but not being transparent about how they are doing it; Europe, led by...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - November 2018 #3

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Impact of U.S. Court Ruling on Keystone XL Timing Unclear: TransCanada - "TransCanada Corp is reviewing a decision by a Montana judge blocking construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, but the impact on project timing...more

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Investor Considerations in Germany’s Renewable Energy Sector

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Germany remains an important market for renewable energy investments. The regulatory framework is stable, and in contrast to other countries, Germany imposes no retroactive reductions in feed-in subsidies. For years, these...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - August 2018 #5

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Gas Drilling Not Damaging Forests' Waterways, State Finds - "Pennsylvania's state forests agency says it isn't finding damage to waterways amid the expansion of natural gas drilling in recent years, although it is reporting...more

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Germany’s Reform of the EEG Provides New Opportunities for Investors in Renewables

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The reformed Renewable Energy Sources Act will create expanded market opportunities across the renewable energy sector and new investment opportunities in generation projects and smart grid operational technologies....more

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