Seven new funding measures for energy research are to test new industrial infrastructure, better harness the potential for geothermal energy and test technologies that are close to the market. Come this way for an excursion into the world of future energy.
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A global progress report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds global record growth in renewables capacity in 2024. However, it calls for even greater speed to ensure that the goal of tripling capacity by 2030 is met.
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Almost two million buildings in Germany are owned by more than one party. When condominium owners’ associations embark on energy-efficient retrofitting of their shared property, things often get complicated. This is why dena now offers comprehensive support.
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Solar power from old gravel pits? Read on to find out what happens when solar panels go for a swim, and why “floating PV” is popular with fish and can have a positive impact on the water level.
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How research institutions and companies can work more closely together, and why it will become even more important to transfer innovations into practice. There was much to discuss at the 2nd Energy Research Conference.
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“In order to make our energy system more resilient, we need to press ahead with the diversification of energy sources, expand our energy infrastructure and boost energy efficiency here in Germany.”
How farming can be combined with power generation, and how wind can make environmentally friendly hydrogen.
Find out moreThe new URBAN ARENA Seasonal Heat Storage funding scheme aims to bring municipal utilities and other heat providers together with researchers. More than 50 research institutions had indicated their interest following the first call. The first joint projects are to launch in January 2026. Find out more
The focus of the expert workshop on 20 November was placed on the question of how artificial intelligence can speed up the development of sustainable hydrogen technologies. An introduction and examples of best practices from the research community highlighted innovative ideas and solutions. Find out more
The Monopolies Commission, an independent body advising the Federal Government on competition issues, presented its 2025 sectoral energy study to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on 4 November. The study offers recommendations for competition on the electricity market, the district heating market, in the field of the gas grids and on the establishment of charging infrastructure for electric mobility. Find out more
The IEA published its annual report on the global energy market situation on 12 November. Thanks to its energy analyses and forecasts, the World Energy Outlook is regarded as a central indicator for policy-makers, businesses and investors. The latest edition warns governments that they need to further diversify their supply and engage in greater mutual cooperation. Find out more
On 12 November 2025, the transmission system operators followed up on the publication of the technical requirements with an announcement of the fixed prices for the market-based procurement of inertial reserve, which will launch in January 2026, This marks the attainment of a key milestone in the System Stability Roadmap, giving the market players a secure basis on which to plan. Find out more
The report contains data from last year and current data for the first half of 2025 on the status of the roll-out of renewable energy and the status of the approvals issued for onshore wind turbines across Germany. This is useful not least for the monitoring of the site targets and the status of implementation of the Onshore Wind Energy Act in different parts of the country. Find out more
The coalition committee focused on energy and commerce on 13 November. The Federal Government reached agreement on several dossiers. Energy-intensive industry is to benefit from further relief via improvements in electricity price compensation and the introduction of an industrial electricity price. Federal Minister Reiche published a statement on this. Find out more
Germany and Czechia are intensifying their cooperation on the establishment of joint hydrogen infrastructure. Representatives of the two governments agreed on this in Berlin on 10 November. The cooperation is based on a joint declaration of intent signed on 25 April 2025 in which both countries underlined their commitment to building up hydrogen infrastructure in central Europe. Find out more
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