Atlas of the Energiewende now available in English
The energy transition in Germany illustrated for an international readership Read more »
Acceptance of renewable energy in Germany
How important is renewable energy to Germans in 2017? Read more »
80 Years of Biodiesel
An invention from Belgium paved the way for Europe’s most widespread biofuel / From the quest for energy security to moves towards a bioeconomy Read more »
Fossil fuels burden the trade balance
Imports of mineral oil, gas and coal still make up large parts of import spending in many countries. Read more »
Renewables in Road Transport - Gearing up for more Market Share?
RENEWS KOMPAKT Issue 32 / September 2016 - Decarbonisation still in the distant future, though technologies are available Read Background Paper »
Upper Franconian Municipality Wunsiedel Reaches Climate Goals Early Thanks to Wind, Bioenergy and Co.
Bavarian town of Wunsiedel honored as "Energy Municipality of the Month” by the Renewable Energies Agency. Read more »
Energiewende travel guide published in English
"Germany - Experience Renewable Energy" explores 200 destinations and the progress of renewable energy Read more »
High Acceptance of an Energiewende in Important Industrialised Nations
The expansion of renewable energy enjoys high acceptance not only in Europe but also in North America, Australia and New Zealand. This is shown in an analysis of relevant surveys by the German Renewable Energies Agency (AEE). Read more »
Global Leaders Gather to Move Paris Agreement from Negotiation to Action
IRENA’s sixth Assembly will set global renewable energy action agenda and accelerate the energy transition Read more »
Intensified focus on heating and transport key to realising even higher shares of renewables
According to a new report released today by IRENA, Germany is on track to realising its 2030 renewable energy targets. Read more »
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