Minister Habeck on the accelerated roll-out of smart meters

The draft legislation adopted by the cabinet on the relaunch of the digitalisation of the energy transition aims to make the best possible use of smart meters for the accelerated energy transition. The benefits for consumers are explained (in German) by Robert Habeck in this video.

SME Initiative for Energy Reforms and Climate Change Mitigation extended

Since 2012, the SME Initiative has offered skilled craft businesses advice and tailored instruments to improve their energy efficiency and climate action. It has now been extended until 2025.

New offshore agreement for more wind energy at sea

By 2030, some 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy are to be installed off the German coast. To make sure the offshore grid connections are ready in time, the Federal Government, the Länder and the transmission system operators have now agreed on important steps.

How glass foil roofs save resources

The „Light Light Roof” research project is creating a novel lightweighting system for roofs which combines a glass-foil module with an inside roof made of a light-permeable fabric that reflects infrared radiation. It thus combines CO₂ reduction, lightweighting and resource efficiency.

Quote of the week

„Our future energy system will be much more flexible und consequently more complex, which is why we need smart meters and the digitisation of the energy transition.”

Federal Minister Robert Habeck on the relaunch of the digitalisation of the energy transition

What the press say

This month in „What the press say”: the question about where to put CO₂, arguments for a European industrial electricity price, and a podcast on current energy issues