The challenge: Reducing greenhouse gases in Germany by 80 to 95 per cent by the year 2050 requires not only the substantial expansion of renewable energy and further increasing energy efficiency, but
Modular grid development plan for a European electricity grid in 2050 With support from the European Commission, a European research consortium has launched the e-Highway2050 project in order to devel
Prepared for digitalisation The challenge was as follows: Digitalisation is bringing fundamental changes to structures and actors within the world of energy. It offers immense opportunities that canno
When conversion pays off The challenge was as follows: Power to gas – i.e. the conversion of electricity into gas for further use or long-term storage — is one of the most promising technologies for t
Giant storage facilities with potential The challenge was as follows: As multifunctional power stations, pumped-storage facilities are a crucial mainstay of the energy transition. At present, they are
Power on: Demand Side Management. The challenge was as follows: The share of renewable energy in the energy mix in Germany exceeded the 30% mark in 2015, and is expected to continue to rise. Due to th
For a smooth transition The challenge was as follows: The percentage of wind energy and solar power fed into the German electricity grids is rising continuously. But these kinds of energy are volatile
Industry standard for biogas The challenge was as follows: The use of biomethane is subsidised by the government in a number of different ways, such as via the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) for e
Power for the energy transition the challenge was as follows: Great hopes have been placed in power to gas technology. According to all the information available to date, it appears to be the ideal op
Varying demand to achieve targets the challenge was as follows: At peak periods, bottlenecks may occur in the supply of energy — particularly as the percentage of energy from renewable sources increas
