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Following attacks on the power grid, the Federal Association for Renewable Energy is calling for backup systems including bioenergy, hydropower, and battery storage. The Green Party parliamentary group criticizes the lack of preparation for attacks on critical infrastructure.
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China's installed solar power capacity has surpassed that of coal-fired power plants for the first time. As of the end of July, photovoltaic capacity stood at 1,286 gigawatts, compared to 1,285 gigawatts for coal power plants.
Research & DiscoveriesIT & InternetRenewable Energy
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Synthetic fuels and hydrogen can be produced using air instead of fresh or river water, according to a study by Forschungszentrum Jülich. This is technically and economically feasible, meeting water and CO2 needs for 97 percent of studied global locations. Methanol costs could be comparable to gasoline.
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The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt plans to move away from renewable energies. Industry representatives warn this could lead to higher energy costs, job losses, and economic disadvantages for the state. The party calls for a moratorium on new wind turbines and rejects large solar installations.
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Current photovoltaic subsidies lead to uneven distribution, causing grid overload in Bavaria and long transport routes in the northeast. A regionally adapted subsidy model could relieve power grids and increase domestic energy production.
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Morocco has positively approved the "Sila Atlantic" project, which aims to supply electricity via a 4,800 km subsea cable. The project plans 15 GW of wind and solar capacity to generate up to 26 TWh of green electricity annually for Germany.
Companies & MarketsHousing & Urban DevelopmentRenewable Energy
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London's New Spitalfields Market now has the city's largest rooftop solar system, featuring 2,730 modules and a capacity of 1.4 MWp. This installation is expected to reduce the market's energy costs and emissions by approximately 225 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Research & DiscoveriesIT & InternetRenewable Energy
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A flying wind turbine system named S4000 has generated electricity at an altitude of 4,000 meters in China. Developed by Sawes Energy Technology and research institutions, the system could offer a new energy source for remote regions.
Research & DiscoveriesClimate ChangeRenewable Energy
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A study by the Helmholtz Center Hereon simulates that a maximum expansion of offshore wind energy in the North and Baltic Seas could lead to a reduction in precipitation in adjacent coastal regions by up to 15 percent. This scenario exceeds current expansion plans and aims to support the assessment of potential climate effects.
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The Congolese government and M23 rebels have agreed on further steps to implement a ceasefire, including the deployment of an observation mission and negotiations for a peace plan. Mediators from Switzerland, the USA, Qatar, and the African Union were involved in the talks in Geneva.
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