Eva Röbbel

Fostering local competencies - “SPOT ON” Last week, the transnational solar cluster “SPOT ON” e.V. was founded in Halle (Saale). East German PV-stakeholders pooled their forces to strengthen their region’s position as a center for PV expertise. Co-founding the cluster, #WAVELABS is part of a team of regional top-players in PV-manufacturing and development. Founding members include envia THERM GmbH, NexWafe, AVANCIS GmbH, Qcells Europe, Leipziger Energiegesellschaft mbH&Co KG, CE Cell Engineering GmbH, Mounting Systems GmbH, Yokk Solar GmbH and Hochschule Anhalt. Furthermore, Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP supports the initiative with intentions to join the association themselves. Dr. Torsten Brammer, WAVELABS co-founder and board member at SPOT ON, remarked: "With photovoltaics, we have a proven technology that is a central building block for the decarbonization of our energy supply. The cluster’s combined economic and scientific potential will be used to promote eastern Germany to an innovative and competitive site for solar technology. We are convinced that our region harbors the talents necessary to develop a serious standing in PV. Therefore, the best way forward is to reach out and excite boys and girls for solar and engineering! The latter are particularly needed if we want to bring a breath of fresh air into this old boys' club.” https://lnkd.in/eFGFgBBy #EnergyTransformation, #Photovoltaics, #Innovation, #SolarIndustry

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The ability to integrate small wind turbine technology virtually anywhere is evident in this photo. Attractive. Quiet. Effective. #remarkablerenewables

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The success of the #EnergyTransition is of extraordinary importance for future generations!!! Winning this race against the clock is fundamental for our future, therefore it is vital not to fall into the same mistakes again and again... Reviewing some of the articles I read recently, I found one again referring to the #German #EnergyTransition that contains some interesting reflections... https://lnkd.in/dMxv95Cz

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#BalanceNeueEnergien a 100% subsidiary of #VNGAG has acquired another Biogas plant in my home province of Saxony-Anhalt further driving the development of sustainable alternatives for #NaturalGas, since #Biomethane #RNG can 100% substitute fossil #Methane and is 100% backwards compatible with the existing natural gas infrastructure, on top it helps stripping #CO2 from the air and use it either to replace #fossil #Carbon or sequester it permanently and create negative #CO2 emissions.

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The transformation of our energy system is a good example of how a number of challenges can no longer be solved at the national level alone. The energy transition calls for cross-border cooperation with European and global partners. We see this every day when working on our projects. It takes instruments like the European Green Deal and the EU taxonomy to set the right course for a climate-neutral future. And it takes the European even global financial market to finance the modernization of the energy system. After all, the green transformation can only succeed with sufficient national, European and international capital. In short, we can only rise to the challenges of our time together in Europe. Let us therefore exercise our right to vote in the European elections on 9 June. There is a great deal at stake: The European Union and the euro are cornerstones of our security and our economic success and prosperity. Above all else, however, for all its differences, the EU is also a community of shared values. And a strong economy needs values such as diversity, openness and tolerance. At EnBW, we have therefore joined forces with various German companies in the alliance #WeStandforValues to make it clear why it is important to vote in the #EUelections and stand up for European values. #VoteForEurope #useyourvote #GreenDeal #EnergyTransition

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New article in Deutscher Mittelstands-Bund (DMB) e.V. 🏭 In this insightful piece, our Deputy Head of Sales, Ralph Stemper, discusses why modernizing the grid is crucial for effectively using renewable energy. With high energy costs, the German Mittelstand faces challenges, especially with limited grid capacities for solar power. ⚡ Key points include: 1. Current Grid Limitations 👉 Outdated infrastructure can't handle increasing solar energy production. 2. Challenges for Solar Projects 👉 Many solar installations can't connect to the grid due to local infrastructure and high transformer station costs. 3. Decentralized Energy Supply 👉 Decentralization is needed but requires significant adjustments. 4. Long-term Benefits 👉 Enhancing the grid will make renewable energy more accessible and cost-effective for SMEs. Curious to learn more? 🌱 👉 Read the full article here (DE): https://lnkd.in/eGMcZxhh #renewableenergy #energyefficiency #solar #deutschermittelstand #gridmodernization

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🏅Our solar project in Wilhelmshaven has been awarded the EEG tariff Our 19 MWp solar project Voslapper Groden has been officially included in the German Renewable Energies Law (EEG) tender, as confirmed by the Bundesnetzagentur this week. 🔆The planned photovoltaic plant is to be built on the ash landfill site near the former coal-fired power plant in Wilhelmshaven. With over 30,000 solar modules set to be installed across approximately 14 hectares, this project not only promotes sustainable energy but also contributes to ecological revitalization efforts. Jörg Lennertz, our CEO for Renewables states: "The 19 MWp photovoltaic project is expected to generate 16,000 MWh of renewable electricity per year and thus provide the area of the former landfill with a meaningful new use. The German Renewable Energy Law (EEG) has proven to be an important catalyst for the success of renewable energy projects, as it provides a stable and supportive framework for their development. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the local authorities and the local community – it is only by working together that we will succeed in making the energy transition more sustainable. In that sense, this project marks one step of many more to come to bring our multiple GW of onshore wind and solar PV projects across Europe, often with co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS) to life.” Find out more about our renewables business here: https://lnkd.in/dJbMGw5Y #photovoltaic #Wilhelmshaven #EnergyTransition #renewable

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Discover how rural communities can lead the charge towards renewable energy in the UK's journey to net zero in our Sunny Blog! Learn how existing infrastructure can be transformed to harness resources like waste heat and wastewater, and explore the pivotal role of local authorities in shaping the energy landscape. #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #CommunityPower 🌍🔋

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Like in 2023, Finland is again in the lead of the competition for most often occurring negative prices during H1-2024. This is another symptom of the severe flexibility deficit we currently have in Finland, manifesting itself either in security of supply and affordability concerns or in energy waste. For both, the cure is more flexibility from both demand and supply, not forgetting a need for an adequate national, Nordic and European energy infrastructure.

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⚡🌱 In 2023, +50% of the energy produced in Germany came from renewable sources! Among Germany's major green energy projects, the country inaugurated Witznitz☀️ in March. This is Europe's largest solar power plant, expected to generate up to 650 MW. While solar installations doubled in 2023 compared with the previous year, wind power🌬️ remains the leading renewable energy source, accounting for around 30% of the energy mix. Despite its efforts, the country remains Europe's biggest emitter of Co2, partly due to its heavy reliance on coal-fired power stations, which currently account for 30% of the energy mix (lignite and hard coal). Germany plans to switch to 80% energy from sustainable sources by 2030!🌍 #SolarEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #RenewableEnergy

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Climate change is a global issue. But the actual work is always local, and the opportunities are local. This is why we want to strengthen the collaboration of all stakeholders of the solar industry in the eastern region of Germany. Feel free to join us. You are interested in which people and ideas shake the solar industry? Then try my podcast https://lnkd.in/eHiKJZD.

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If you're wondering how much your battery storage system could have earned last month, we at suena have the answer. From now on we compare monthly, how different trading strategies for battery storage systems perform. Here are the results for May - with a clear favourite: a multi-market approach that combines all relevant wholesale markets with ancillary services. 🔋

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It seems like the energy transition is progressing very slowly, don't you think? But new data actually show that we are on track in many areas 🙌 . Like in #solarpower, for example. In 2022 (the latest data available) the global solar production reached almost 1,300 twh. This would be enough to supply Germany, France and Italy with electricity for an entire year. Isn’t that worth a “WOW”? This market also grew by 26 % in 2022, and the same figures were projected for 2023.   At Volateq we love news like these: It shows us that we are on the right track with our software, which can be used to optimise the output of solar power plants. The video here gives more interesting insights on #energytransition. We find it worth watching. It is in German but you can turn on subtitles in any language. https://lnkd.in/ekNeaqjW #solarenergy #solarpv #solarpanel #solarfarm #solarcleaning #SolarTech #solarmaintenance

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New article from Reuters featuring ENVIRIA on German companies going solar 🗞 Thank you Riham Alkousaa for covering a subject that is unfortunately all too often overlooked. 📈 BVMW - Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft e.V. forecasts that nearly all manufacturing companies in Germany will use solar energy by 2030. Nevertheless, solar installations on company roofs are still quite rare. Our CEO, Melchior Schulze Brock highlights: "The demand was not as instant... but the growth is going to be very sustainable." German companies face uncertain energy prices and regulatory hurdles. To counter these challenges, the shift to renewable energy is crucial for long-term viability and growth.🔋 Check out the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/eNyQvP29 #solarenergy #renewableenergy #sustainability #SMEs

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#FutureEnergySummit2024 - Let´s meet up in Munich on the 18 June! I'm looking forward to an interessting program of great speakers and valuable discussions, all aimed at bringing us closer to a sustainable and future-proof energy supply. We've (MaxSolar GmbH, Energy Partners GmbH) launched this Summit to bring a spotlight on decentralised energy in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector. Decentralised energy solutions are critical to transforming our energy landscape. At Energy Partners we are committed to developing innovative and sustainable technologies. We believe that decentralised systems can make our industry more resilient and competitive. Join us to discover how decentralised energy can shape a sustainable future! 💡🔋 ▶ More about the Future Energy Summit: https://lnkd.in/dkMS2Crz #FutureEnergySummit #MaxSolar #EnergyPartners #DecentralizedEnergySolutions #DistributedGeneration #Rooftop #Realestate #energytransition #renewableenergies

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Another one bites the dust of dry & slow European cleantech & industrial policies. Truly sorry for SOLARWATT Germany for now! When the last plant is closed down, we will learn that importing basically everything doesn't drive a sustainable energy transition & resilient future for our children. Or am I wrong? #solar #manufacturing #cleantech #RePowerEU #NZIA

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The German PV and Battery Storage Market With ambitious government targets and framework conditions to match that ambition, the German market remains one of the biggest and most interesting markets globally. BSW – Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V. in cooperation with Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE and the Intersolar Europe 2024 published an extensive overview of the photovoltaics and battery storage market in Germany. This study is the first of its kind and provides the latest statistics on the PV market and battery storage systems, along with an examination of current funding mechanisms in Germany. From market outlook to anticipated growth in the PV market and the evolving role of battery systems, this study outlines both present state and future prospects. ➡️ The study is available for free and can be downloaded here: https://bsw.li/4b8xm7f #photovoltaics #bess #pv #market #germany #bswsolar

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