Solar power for your holiday flight

Kerosene made from sunlight could make flying more environmentally friendly in future. Teams of scientists are developing the world’s first industrial-scale production plant for this.

What actually is the Federation-Länder cooperation committee?

The Onshore Wind Act announced by Minister Habeck for 2022 is to result in sufficient sites for wind energy in Germany. This issue is currently the subject of intensive discussions in the Federation-Länder cooperation committee.

The energy transition toolbox

For four years, the ‘Smart Energy’ showcases developed solutions across Germany for the energy system of the future. The evaluation of the results is to be completed in May 2022.

Patrick Graichen is #NeuHier

Since mid-December 2021, Dr Patrick Graichen has been State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. What are his priority issues? Read the interview (in German only) to find out.

Quote of the week

“Climate action has now become the prerequisite for competitiveness, innovation and prosperity.”

Federal Minister Robert Habeck during his visit to North Rhine-Westphalia on his tour of Germany

What the press say

This time in ‘What the press say’: how solar cells might be fully recycled in future, and how Africa can become Europe’s leading supplier of hydrogen.