These robots are made of a special material: within the lightweighting research project InRoHo, robot structures are being built using wood-based materials. This can help to save resources, reduce CO₂ emissions, and create flexible, high-performance robot systems.
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The so-called instantaneous reserve is essential for the stable operation of our electricity grids. Since the end of January, it has been available on the market. But what does this mean? Let’s take a look at the latest developments in system stability.
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Far out at sea, the wind blows especially strong and steady – ideal conditions for a ship developed by the startup Sailwint, equipped with wind turbines. The ship can reliably generate wind power at sea, with its turbines also acting as sails.
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Through the 8th Energy Research Programme of the BMWE, new solutions are being developed to enhance energy security. Among these are a planning tool for a climate-friendly, flexible and resilient energy system, as well as adaptive encryption to improve the cybersecurity of energy and water networks.
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The German government is acquiring a 25.1 per cent stake in TenneT Germany, the country’s largest transmission system operator. This marks an important step by the Federal Government to accelerate grid expansion and secure critical infrastructure.
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"By consistently expanding and intelligently integrating offshore energy, we are creating affordable, clean and secure energy, reducing strategic dependencies and increasing Europe’s overall resilience."
How to make money with your own electric car, how a new guide for building-integrated photovoltaics helps architects, planners and project developers, and how a hospital can save energy and costs without any compromises.
Find out moreThe next online seminar from the “Energy Transition Dialogue” will focus on the new regulations under the Energy Industry Act (EnWG) concerning energy sharing. On 19 March, legal frameworks and real-world examples will be presented. Find out more
The Geothermal Energy Acceleration Act (GeoBG), which came into force at the end of 2025, is accelerating the transition in heat supply. A seminar will provide an overview of the GeoBG’s legal framework, with a focus on large heat pumps combined with heat sources such as rivers, lakes and wastewater. Find out more
The use of ZEREZ (National Register for Unit and Component Certificates) has been mandatory for a year now, supporting the grid connection process. But how does the process for a successful grid connection work? In a webinar on 27 February, operators, planners, installers, certifiers and grid operators will receive a compact overview of current requirements, practical experiences and established procedures. Find out more
The 2025 edition of ‘Renewable energy sources in figures – National and International Development’ will provide the latest data on the use of renewable energy in Germany, the EU, and worldwide in 2024 – including related time series. The data are mainly based on the results from the Working Group on Renewable Energy Statistics (AGEE-Stat), which compiles Germany’s renewable energy balance on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Find out more
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