More flexibility through demand side management Demand side management (DSM) is a concept for managing loads in order to increase the flexibility of the demand for electricity and to reduce costs. A s
Flexibility through electricity storage The more renewable energy is used, the more flexible the overall system needs to be. Electricity storage systems are an important option in this case. They allo
Pumped-storage integrates renewable energy into the grid The importance of electricity storage facilities is increasing. This is because the greater the percentage of renewable energy sources, the gre
Liberalisation of the electricity market Germany is a pioneer in the EU where the liberalisation of the electricity market is concerned. The diversity of market players and the use of dynamic trading
Grid expansion The German electricity grid will require comprehensive alignment in order to achieve the ambitious targets of the energy transition. In addition to a continuous increase in quantitative
Tomorrow’s electricity grids The German electricity grid will have to adapt to the requirements of the energy transition. This means: needs-based expansion of the electricity grid and continuous devel
Energy audits and energy management in companies Energy audits und energy management are important elements in the EU and Federal Government energy efficiency strategies. They allow companies to ident
Energy-efficient technologies for industry and commerce There are many ways of reducing energy consumption in industry and trade – systems, new methods and smart control units that permit savings. In
Politics for greater energy efficiency Many different actors are involved in energy policies in Germany. A principal focus is placed on energy efficiency, as it is one of the main pillars for reaching
Reaching the target with alternative drives Until now, the fuel market has been dominated almost exclusively by mineral oil. Acting at the interface between politics and industry, dena advocates the u
