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Financing climate neutrality: Insights from an international exchange at dena

An international delegation joined dena to explore how countries can mobilise investments to achieve climate neutrality. The event highlighted Germany’s financing approaches and offered a deep dive into the diverse instruments and strategies needed for the transition.

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Promising Startups

From AI for controlling wind farms to innovative mushroom biotechnology and pellets made from biomass waste: From over 470 applications, an international jury selected five startups with promising business models.

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The SET Award is a key driver of a sustainable energy future. This year alone, we received 470 entries from 79 countries. Many of these companies have long since moved beyond the pilot phase with their business models. By recognising and supporting them, we are sending a strong signal for transformation. This award not only encourages the winners, but also inspires many others to develop and drive forward innovative solutions.
Corinna Enders, Chair of the dena Executive Board
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We are dena

We are a large team of around 700 experts from more than 30 nations, holding a wide range of qualifications. Our shared objective is to build a climate-neutral society. To do this, we bring together partners from politics, business, the scientific community and all parts of society – with enthusiasm for one of the most exciting tasks of our time.

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    Biomethane Industry Barometer 2025

    The barometer tracks developments and trends in the German market since 2012. It is a key publication for the industry

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    dena-Distribution grid study II | Executive Summary

    The study presents approaches to help distribution system operators manage the transformation of heat, gas and electricity grids in an economically viable way.

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Generating and distributing energy

Our energy system must be converted to renewable electricity, hydrogen and district heating in order to achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2045.

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Driving digitalisation and innovation

The energy system of the future needs to be a digital one. Innovations are essential in this regard.

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Transforming the economy

A healthy economy and a successful energy tran-sition are mutually dependent. Together, they can secure prosperity and competitiveness.

dena focuses on key issues in the transformation to climate neutrality

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