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Green Minister Slams Rich Electricity Grid Plans Citing Major Improvements Needed
A dispute is brewing within the federal government concerning the plans for the electricity grid, spearheaded by Economics…
German Government Unblocks Power Strategy EEG Amendment and Grid Package
a power plant strategy, an amendment to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), and a grid package.. According…
French Nuclear Power Steers Germany’s Grid Stability Amid Wind and Solar Surges
German transmission system operators are increasingly buying electricity from neighboring French nuclear power plants to counterbalance the variability…
German Grid Agency Predicts Rising Gas Prices Amid Iran Conflict and Global Market Pressure
According to Klaus Müller, chief of the Bundesnetzagentur, a conflict in Iran is likely to push German gas prices…
Berlin Power Grid Fire Attack Still Unresolved Authorities Search for New Suspects After Two Months
Two months after the severe arson attack on Berlin’s power grid, officials still lack a clear lead. A…
Germany’s Economy Ministry Plans to Cut Renewable Energy Priority in Power Grid
The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs is planning to rethink key elements of Germany’s renewable energy expansion. According…
Dobrindt Reports Surge in Leads for Berlin Power Grid Attack Reward
According to German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), the federal reward for a million euros to help investigate the…
Ukraine Energy Grid in Crisis After Russian Nighttime Air Strikes Expert Warns
Ukrainian energy expert Oleksandr Kharchenko described the state of the country’s energy infrastructure after the latest Russian air…
State Stake Paves Faster Grid Expansion, Tennet CEO Meyerjurgen Says
Tim Meyerjürgens, the chief executive of Tennet Germany, underscored the advantages of the announced government entry into the company. “If…
Dobrindt Boosts Counter‑Terror Forces and Offers Million‑Euro Reward for Attacks on Berlin Power Grid
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) announced that measures aimed at counter‑extremist left‑wing activities would be strengthened, and…
USA Winter Storm Paralyzes Power Grid and Halts Flights Across South
A severe winter storm across the United States has triggered widespread power outages and significant disruptions to air…
Germany to Invest Billions in Power Grid Firm
The German government is poised to make a substantial investment in Tennet Deutschland, a high-voltage grid operator, signaling…
Power Grid Expansion Favors Overhead Lines
Germany’s commitment to ambitious climate goals is facing a pragmatic reassessment, with Environment Minister Carsten Schneider advocating for…
Germany Bolsters Infrastructure Security After Power Grid Attack
The recent cyberattack targeting Berlin’s power grid has triggered a wave of political recriminations and calls for a…
Cyberattack Jolts German Power Grid
Following the recent cyberattack on Berlin’s power grid, the chairman of the Bundestag’s Parliamentary Oversight Committee (PKGr), responsible…
Berlin Power Grid Attack Spurs Federal Probe
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has assumed control of the investigation into the coordinated arson attack that crippled…
Power Grid Attacks Could Hit Other Cities
The recent attack on Berlin’s power grid highlights a systemic vulnerability across Germany’s critical infrastructure, according to Ingbert…
Berlin Seeks Federal Help After Power Grid Attack
Following a deliberate attack on Berlin’s southwestern power grid, Senator for Economics Franziska Giffey (SPD) is publicly demanding…
Power Grid Protection Never Absolute
The recent disruption to Berlin’s power supply has triggered stark warnings from the Association of Municipal Utilities (VKU),…
Berlin Blackout Sparks Grid Security Fears
The recent widespread power outage in Berlin has ignited a fierce debate over the resilience of Germany’s critical…
Berlin Power Grid Attack Sparks Federal Probe Call
The suspected left-wing extremist attack on Berlin’s power grid over the weekend has triggered calls for heightened scrutiny…
Germany Funds Major Stake in Power Grid Giant
Berlin is poised to significantly expand its influence over Germany’s crucial electricity grid infrastructure with a planned €7.6…
Grid Operators Face Stricter Efficiency Rules
The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has finalized its draft proposals for the “NEST” process, a significant overhaul…
Germany Signals Better Returns For Energy Grid Operators
German energy grid operators are poised to receive higher returns on their investments, according to a statement from…
Germany Considers Tennet Grid Investment
Reports indicate that KfW, Germany’s state-owned development bank, is re-evaluating the possibility of acquiring a stake in Tennet…
Germany’s Grid Strained By Surge In Battery Storage Requests
German grid operators are facing a surge in connection requests for electricity storage systems, leading to significant processing…
German Grid Operator Warns of Autumn Power Cuts
The CEO of German transmission system operator Amprion, Christoph Müller, anticipates controlled load shedding and elevated electricity prices…
German Industry Warns Energy Grid Costs Could Soar
Germany’s leading business association has warned of potentially escalating costs associated with the country’s energy transition, known as…
Consumers Call Electricity Grid Relief Too Small
Consumer protection advocates have voiced criticism regarding a draft law proposing subsidies for electricity grid costs, originating from…
Power Grid Expansion No Freileitungen Says Minister
Lower Saxony’s Minister-President, Olaf Lies, has strongly opposed a shift away from underground cables towards overhead power lines…
Grid Expansion Faces Delay Warnings
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig, has called for greater clarity regarding Germany’s electricity needs and cautioned against…
Power Grid Expansion Favors Overhead Lines
Germany’s energy transition faces a potential bottleneck in its electricity grid expansion, prompting calls for a revised approach…
Power Grid Collapse Looms
Germany’s largest grid operator, Tennet, is cautioning against potential delays in the construction of crucial power lines, highlighting…
Norway’s Fund Eyes German Grid Investment
Sources indicate that Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management, is considering a substantial investment in Germany’s…
Power Grid Operators See High Profits
Analysis reveals high returns for German grid operators in 2023 A recent analysis by the Federation of German…
Germany’s Failing Grid Revolution
According to a report by the German magazine “Spiegel”, the Federal Network Agency has sent warnings to around…
Ukraine’s Power Grid on Brink of Collapse as Moscow Launches Devastating Retaliation
Russian forces have reportedly targeted energy infrastructure, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, which said the facilities are…
BILLION-DOLLAR SHOCK: Germany’s Power Grid Expansion to Cost a Fortune!
A German study suggests that the massive expansion of the German power grid, necessary for the country’s energy…
Solar Surge: German Grid on Brink of Collapse?
Energy Providers and the Power Industry Urge Immediate Measures to Mitigate the Risk of Excessive Solar Power. Following…
Stress-Free Grid: 2024 Power Outage Costs Cut in Half!
Costs for grid stability in the German power grid have fallen significantly. According to calculations by the Federal…
Electric Vehicle Charging Grid Grows, But at a Snail’s Pace
Germany makes only slow progress in expanding the charging infrastructure for e-cars. Recently, 17 e-cars and plug-in hybrids…
Is the Country’s $100 Billion Grid Expansion a Recipe for Disaster?
Economists Criticize Green Party’s Plan to Finance Grid Expansion with School Bonds Leading economists have criticized the Green…
BOMBSHELL: Germany’s Energy Grid on the Brink of Collapse as Outdated Laws Fail to Keep Up with the Times!
Bayern’s Economic Minister Hubert Aiwanger (Free Voter) has expressed disappointment over the failure of the planned power plant…