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ZEW: Reducing fossil fuel subsidies increases prosperity
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The reduction of explicit and implicit subsidies for fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas could lead to greater prosperity, higher tax revenues, and significantly lower CO2 emissions, despite higher energy prices. According to a recent study by ZEW Mannheim...
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Austria: Criticism of planned grid fees for solar plant owners
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While this is still being discussed in Germany, it is already a reality in the Netherlands: the payment of fees for feeding solar power into the grid. Now, the draft of the Austrian Electricity Industry Act (ElWG) also provides for additional grid fees for feeders.
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Germany: Economics Minister Reiche wants to worsen the business case for renewable energies
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Katherina Reiche (CDU), Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, believes that the expansion of renewable energies in Germany is too rapid. She already made this clear in her inaugural speech...
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Germany: Half of the photovoltaic capacity planned for 2030 has been achieved
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In accordance with the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), the capacity of photovoltaic systems installed in Germany is expected to reach 215 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. According to the German Solar...
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Austria: Kontron Solar hybrid inverters also qualify for »Made in Europe« bonus
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Following the launch of the second call for proposals for photovoltaic and electricity storage projects with the »Made in Europe« bonus in Austria on Tuesday, more and more companies are announcing their eligibility for the increased 20 percent subsidy. The latest addition...
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France: National Assembly rejects »nonsensical« plan to halt expansion of solar and wind energy
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On Tuesday, the French National Assembly rejected a proposal to stop expanding renewable energy sources. The corresponding bill was rejected by a vote of 377 to 142, with 47 members abstaining. Surprisingly, on Thursday, the National Assembly...
