They run on 100% renewable energy, saving nearly one million tons of CO2 over their years of operation.
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The share of renewable energy in Germany’s overall energy consumption for electricity, heating and transport continued to rise in 2024.
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A secure energy supply is crucial for the prosperity of an advanced industrial nation like Germany. But how can this be ensured in the future? The publication “Economic Policy Highlights” by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has explored this issue in detail.
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How can we make environmentally friendly fuels using renewable energy? What does Power-to-Liquid have to do with this, and how does it help with sector coupling? Read on for an overview. Power-to-Liquid (PtL) is a process that uses electricity to produce synthetic liquid fuels. The process is considered climate-friendly when the electricity used comes from renewable sources such as wind and solar power.
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New electricity consumers are increasing the demand for electricity, while the feed-in from renewable sources of energy is fluctuating. In the video, researchers explain how the Electricity Transition Mission under the 8th Energy Research Programme of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is tackling this challenge.
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Why the energy transition creates jobs even in economically challenging times, why Germany is a growth engine for wind energy expansion in Europe, and how a Bavarian village has become a destination for energy transition enthusiasts.
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“Through the determined expansion of renewable energy, a pioneering role in hydrogen research, creative use of urban rooftops, and strong community involvement, Chemnitz demonstrates that climate action, culture, and economic strength can go hand in hand."
The UBA projections for 2025 indicate that the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels) remains within reach, provided that the existing climate policy instruments are consistently implemented. Find out more
Is your heating making noise or consuming too much energy? Then it’s time for a check-up to eliminate noise and reduce your heating costs. Find out more
When an electric car’s battery deteriorates, it can be repurposed as stationary energy storage. The CIRCULUS project is working on creating easily recyclable batteries. A guide has now been published summarising the project’s findings on the second life and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Find out more
As of 17 February 2025, the ‘Uckermark line’ is fully operational. This infrastructure will facilitate the transportation of more electricity and help resolve grid bottlenecks, allowing more renewable energy to enter the grid. The €600 million line is expected to save approximately €200 million annually in redispatch costs. Find out more
The IRMa research project funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has developed innovative methods to help companies analyse and implement savings potential. In real-world tests, two chemical companies achieved success in reducing waste and significantly cutting their CO₂ emissions. Find out more
The new brochure "Gemeinsam erfolgreicher" (More successful together) explains how companies can benefit from the Energy Efficiency and Climate Action Networks Initiative. It contains success stories, tips for transformation and an overview of the network initiative’s background and achievements. Find out more
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering climate-friendly energy technologies abroad can now apply for support to boost their marketing efforts. Find out more
German companies can now access a new, free platform for efficient digital sustainability reporting. This platform is aimed at companies required to report under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Find out more
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