Author
Maurice Forgeng
2026
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100 per cent wind power 140 years ago: renewable energy in history
Renewable energy has a longer history than is often assumed.
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EU Commission sticks with PFAS in wind turbines for now
PFAS chemicals from wind turbines get into soil and water. Asked by an MEP, the EU Commission refers to a pending proposal to restrict all PFAS.
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"Hot autumn": German government tackles four energy laws in one day
The Bundestag's summer recess has been over since 7 September. On 24 September, first readings of four energy laws are on the agenda: EEG reform, grid package, energy efficiency and the CO2 price.
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"Germany completely lost without power" – which countries are best prepared for disasters
An international study examines how well countries are prepared for disasters such as blackouts and nuclear winters.
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Cost of the German energy transition: around 1,000 billion euros needed by 2035
The German energy transition requires around one trillion euros by 2035 for grid expansion, power generation, heat and hydrogen.