21Oct 2016 
The grid expansion will increase the number of HVDC transmission lines. But what do these four letters stand for? Read on and find out.
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Companies that reduce their energy costs not only drive forward the energy transition but also boost their competitiveness. Oftentimes, the costs can be reduced by one to two thirds.
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‘Just a few years ago, energy efficiency was regarded as a boring aspect of renewable energy. Today we know that energy efficiency is a driving force for innovation. More and more companies are realising this, and boosting efficiency has become easier with digitisation.’
Andreas Kuhlmann, Chief Executive, German Energy Agency (dena)
On 1 October, the Buschaus lignite-fired power plant was the first power plant to be temporarily put on security standby (press release in German only).
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Sigmar Gabriel and Nasser Judeh, Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, launched an energy dialogue last week. Germany wants to help Jordan restructure its energy sector.
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