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
The challenge: Climate-friendly and energy-efficient building and refurbishment has not been in demand enough so far among the population, neither in detached houses or big residential buildings, nor
More efficiency through networking The challenge was as follows: In its decisions formulated in 2010/2011, the German federal government set out ambitious targets for increasing energy efficiency and
Efficiency through competition The challenge was as follows: Every second company in Germany invests in energy efficiency, and it has become an important factor in economic efficiency and innovation g
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
German electricity distribution grids in need of significant expansion by 2030. The energy transition is changing the German electricity supply system fundamentally. As a result of the expansion of el
Scientific and organisational support for the Energy Efficiency Platform Germany has set itself ambitious energy efficiency targets. By 2020, German primary energy consumption is to be reduced by at l
Preparing the way for a sustainable energy system. Our long-term energy supply must be secure, affordable and environmentally compatible. This joint national and European energy and climate policy goa
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
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
