The promotion of bioenergy is a top priority on the political agendas of both Germany and the EU. But the expected market development still falls very short of what would be possible in many countries, mainly due to existing market restrictions and inadequate policy frameworks in those countries.
The main objective was to develop strategies for the integration of renewable energy sources into the electricity supply. The dena Grid Study 1 suggests measures which will make it possible for renewable energies to contribute 20 % to the provision of electricity in Germany between 2015 and 2020.
The dena has launched a project entitled "Development and implementation of a guide on the documentation of biomethane sources in line with EEG requirements".
Anyone refurbishing their home today should choose a future-proof and inexpensive source of heat. Renewable energy sources in particular can provide a large degree of independence from oil or gas and reduce emissions of climate-damaging greenhouse gases.
Wind energy will play an important role in the energy mix of the future. dena publishes the latest information on offshore wind energy, including the size and location of offshore wind parks, news flashes, events and selected topics, on offshore-wind.de.
Major sporting events have an impact on the environment and regional development long after they are held. dena is therefore examining the potential to increase energy efficiency in the field of buildings, transport and renewable energies at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
SYNERGY+ is a European support programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe wishing to implement projects and introduce products in the distributed and renewable energy sector.