Researchers successfully harvested more than 1,000 cubic metres worth of boiling water from a hot spring situated some 2.5 kilometres below the surface in Celle, Lower Saxony. A promising outcome for the future use of geothermal energy.
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The energy demand for data centres could double by 2030. This is shown in a forecast by the International Energy Agency (IEA). It is mainly compute-intensive tasks, such as AI, that are driving this hunger for energy. But what does this mean for our energy supply?
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The Competence Centre for the Municipal Heat Transition (KWW) hosted its third major conference in Halle (Saale), to provide a platform for dialogue, inspiration and practical knowledge. Go online and read up on it.
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No energy transition without a heat transition. Do you want to know what large-scale heat pumps, heat storage and heat networks can do? Follow us for a short excursion into the world of the heat transition.
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A European Regulation called Net-Zero Industry Act is to boost production capacity for net-zero technologies within the EU. A stock-take one year after its entry into force.
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Having a say, not just being told what is happening: the Wärme4Alle (Heat4all) project encourages tenants in large housing complexes to report modernisation ideas/needs. The landlords like it.
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How to best compare offers of heat pumps, and the new record share of solar PV in Germany’s total electricity generation in 2024.
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“We are facing major challenges in our efforts to achieve a sustainable transformation of the energy system. This requires us not only to spend more money, it also requires more smart brains.”
On 2 October 2025, the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) will host its Energy Day to share news about its energy funding programmes, the latest trends, legislative developments and practical solutions for industry, buildings and heat. The event will also be streamed online. Find out more
Use of the National Register for Unit and Component Certificates (ZEREZ) has been mandatory since 1 February 2025. A free webinar offers information on the status quo, recent developments, tips on how to use the register, and an outlook on future functionalities. Up to 500 certifyers, manufacturers, network operators and planners can participate in this event. Find out more
Up until now, conventional power plants have kept the electricity system stable. However, they need to be replaced with new technologies as the share of renewables is rising. Grid-forming power inverters play a decisive role in this. Research projects funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy are tasked with finding answers to the remaining questions around economic viability, market integration and technical requirements. Find out more
The research team of the EwOPro project is developing a process for the production of synthetic fuels (eFeules). The experts involved in the project want to use renewable methanol to manufacture kerosene for aviation. They have set up a pilot installation that has now entered the operational stage. Find out more
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