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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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On #eTrucks and #TechNeutrality: Leaving aside the question of which technology has the lowest abatement cost or is best suited technically (#batteries, #FuelCell, #H2-ICE, #eFuels) I am having trouble making sense of the somewhat schizophrenic debate happening in #Germany. “Technological uncertainty is currently our biggest challenge,”  said Martin Daum of Daimler Truck AG last week. Peter Laier, of ZF Group, followed up by saying "We face the question of which technology, which development, which production technique we should invest in,” in response to the high cost pressures of having to master all powertrain types. So far, so good. I see the challenge. What I don't understand is that they make these statements chastising the position of most of the German Council of Economic Experts, who argued for stronger focus on a the technology we have today: battery electric #trucks. So, I am genuinely interested in understanding how multiple production lines for different powertrains, with parallel infrastructures can be more cost-effective for OEMs and help them achieve economies of scale? Shouldn't these #CEOs be calling for more #TechCertainty? https://lnkd.in/eHX7NH4x

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Advancing Battery Recycling in the E-Mobility Era 🔋🚗♻️ The rise of e-mobility brings with it the crucial need for efficient battery recycling. A recent Tagesspiegel article highlights the global challenges and opportunities in this field, emphasizing the value of materials in EV batteries. Companies like Volkswagen, BASF, and Fortum are investing in, and renowned universities like RWTH Aachen University, Technische Universität Braunschweig, and Technical University of Munich are researching closed-loop systems for lithium, nickel, and cobalt. Our Co-Founder, Matthias Ballweg, provided insights into the sector's hurdles, including high costs and complex logistics. He also discussed innovative solutions like advanced logistics concepts to reduce costs and the use of robotics for battery disassembly. At CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, we are committed to advancing circular economy and together with all our industry partners like BMW Group, MAN Truck & Bus SE, and Webasto Group, we are developing profitable circular systems. 📰 Read the full article to learn more about the future of battery recycling and join us in this journey towards a circular future 🌎 👉 https://lnkd.in/guxfKcQf (Keep in mind that the article is in German and under a paywall) #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #BatteryRecycling #EMobility #Innovation #GreenTech

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Slightly reduced #overcapacity in the Chinese solar industry — will this calm tempers in the European solar sector? Probably not. However, the move is likely to raise interest. By imposing stricter capital requirements in the form of a minimum capital ratio of 30% instead of the previous 20%, Beijing aims to somewhat curb the production of solar systems. Efficiency standards will also be increased. At least, this should lead to the consolidation of manufacturers and the closure of outdated plants. According to estimates, China could meet global demand alone by 2032 with its existing and planned production facilities. This latest announcement is unlikely to shake its dominance. #solarindustry #China https://t.ly/8aWHf

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Strong support to the #EU course of energy transition is at core of the #MoU between D.TRADING and German #SEFE. Close collaboration is aimed at ensuring Europe’s energy security and Ukraine’s integration into the European market. More on the deal is in the article on #Energate following the link: Ukraine receives further aid for the energy sector | energate messenger⁺ (energate-messenger.de)

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✅ New energy for your challenges! ❗ Decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation - the essential steps on the path to the energy supply of the future 🚀 must be taken now. Find out more 👇

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Driving the hydrogen market forward 💧   We are excited that Mark Seidler and Thomas G. will be attending this year's Handelsblatt #Wasserstoffgipfel in Essen on June 12 and 13 to discuss the role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future with leading hydrogen experts from various industries.   Who will be there?   #HBWasserstoffgipfel

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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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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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🔋💡The battery industry in #Brandenburg and #Berlin is thriving 🚀 From material refinement to recycling, the projects in the capital region now cover the entire life cycle of batteries and are driving innovation and sustainability. For the third time, the four cluster managements for #Transport, #Mobility and #Logistics, Energy Technology, Plastics and Chemistry and Metal, together with their partners, invited participants to the “Berlin-Brandenburg Battery Forum” industry get-together. Minister Joerg Steinbach emphasizes the central role of the #BatteryIndustry in the region's growth and #transformation. Dr. Carolin Kresse from the German Raw Materials Agency (#DERA) at the Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR) provides an overview of the recently implemented Battery Regulation of the European Union.   Would you like to find out more about the latest developments and future prospects? Click here to continue reading: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGbazdnv #AirportRegionBB #Sustainability #WFBB #BerlinPartner  

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Christoph Frenkel joined today's panel at #HM2024 talking about #ThEEN #innovation #cluster's active role in the #energy #transition and shared his learnings from decarbonization projects with local industries. Our deputy managing director summarized his experiences regarding the transition of the energy supply within industrial companies and industrial parks in three key messages: 1️⃣ Holisitic approach It is essential to regard all energy sectors, sources and transformers (eg. heat pump, green hydrogen) to choose an optimum. Though more complex, the holistic approach saves money in the end. 2️⃣ Cross-company approach Why not ask your neighbour? There are synergy potentials worth realizing within an industrial park (eg. waste heat). To follow this cross-company approach it takes synchronization of different objectives of companies in an iterative process leading to an even more efficient transition plan. 3️⃣ Interdisciplinary approach Walk the walk and talk the talk - but leave your bubble! It is a huge success factor to involve industry, public administration, municipalities and other relevant stakeholders in energy transition projects. Gaining insights in different perspectives and understanding different players and their roles can be a game changer. We all speak different languages and have our limitations, together we can find sustainable solutions! Curious who we are? Learn more about ThEEN: www.theen-ev.de Thank you Programm „go-cluster” des BMWK and European Commission for having us today along side other great European speakers at HANNOVER MESSE. This year's slogan perfectly fits our goals "Energizing a Sustainable Industry" - we are sure to be back again next year! Thüringer Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft & Digitale Gesellschaft, Thüringer ClusterManagement, LEG Thüringen, Thüringer Ministerium für Umwelt, Energie und Naturschutz, ZO.RRO - Zero Carbon Cross Energy System, European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP)

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Great news for the hydrogen economy! 🚀 It's (semi-)official: Hydrogen and the hydrogen economy have been recognized as of overriding public interest, a significant milestone for the industry!   The draft law of the #Wasserstoffbeschleunigungsgesetz (WassBG) from the German economic ministry is paving the way for a boost in the German hydrogen economy by streamlining permitting processes. This means shorter planning and approval procedures for the entire hydrogen production and transport infrastructure, from electrolyzers to pipelines and storage facilities.   💡 Key takeaways from the draft law include criteria based on green electricity, with projects linked to renewable energy seeing faster permitting. While the law is initially limited until 2035, it will be evaluated in 2033, potentially extending beyond 2035. Importantly, these benefits also apply to projects already under construction or in planning stages, providing much-needed planning security.   However, swift adoption of the law is crucial to avoid stalling the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. We cannot afford to miss out on its potential, both economically and in the fight against climate change. 👏 The draft law lays a solid foundation for the speedy implementation of the hydrogen economy in Germany, potentially making 2024 the year of financial investment decisions in the sector.   At Sunfire, we are ready to deliver and support the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. Let's embrace "Deutschlandgeschwindigkeit" and ensure swift political adoption of the law!

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25.04.2024 - Investoren Plattform News: Impact 2024 U.S. Clean Electricity Outlook The Rise of Battery Storage and Solar Power Looking ahead to 2024, U.S. generation capacity projections unveil a promising trajectory for battery storage and solar power. Battery storage is projected to grow by 82% compared to 2023 projections, while solar is projected to grow by 40%. Growth is also expected for wind power, albeit at […] und mehr als 7.100 weitere Artikel finden Sie unter:  https://lnkd.in/ewJuFEcH

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Looking back at last week Hannover Messe, particular Hydrogen + Fuel cells Europe 2024, it was a great event. I had on Monday a key note speech talking about Lhyfe roadmap to large scale hydrogen production including offshore. On Tuesday we had the launch of Marketplace, an essential part of Lhyfe Heroes. On Wednesday I was panelist in a discussion about how and the outlook to produce hydrogen in Germany and the EU. Together with Werner Diwald from German Hydrogen Association, Christian Maaß from Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Heinrich Gärtner von GP JOULE Gruppe and Ulrich Buenger from Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP). We had interesting  discussions on our booth with customers looking for #greenhydrogen. Lhyfe is one of the few already supplying today green hydrogen. For the rest one could observe many more technology companies from Asia in the Hall, involved in parts of the supply chain of #electrolysers and #fuelcells. Today it looks a very fragmented market offering many different technology options.  Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE #renewablehydrogen #Wasserstoff

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On June 6, 2024, the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) adopted the reform of the Federal Emission Control Act ("BImSchG") as part of the Acceleration Pact for Renewable Energies and Electrolyzers. The Federal Council (Bundesrat) has already approved the law, however, the publication and therefore the entry into force are still outstanding. Industry associations consider the reform to be an important lever, particularly for the permitting procedures for onshore wind farms. In our article, Dr. Maximilian Uibeleisen and Constanze Götz provide an overview of the key changes for wind farms. The briefing is available on our website in German and English: https://lnkd.in/ebVSr2YH #McDermottEnergy #EnergyTransition #AlwaysBetter

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆   In this commentary, Uwe Lauber, CEO of MAN Energy Solutions and member of the Germany’s National Hydrogen Council, argues for a strategic EU industrial policy to accelerate the #hydrogeneconomy. The necessity of hydrogen, alongside renewable energy, to achieve decarbonization across various industries is strongly emphasized.    With a focus on the importance of domestic hydrogen production and the challenges posed by global market regulations, Dr. Lauber calls for EU-wide incentives and regulatory frameworks to protect European industry from competitive disadvantages.  “The ramp-up of a hydrogen economy offers Europe the opportunity to become a pioneer in a technology of the future,” according to Dr. Lauber.    Discover how Europe can lead in this future technology and what steps are needed to secure its position: https://lnkd.in/eyCTg5ju

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🇺🇦🇪🇺 #Greenhydrogen: #Ukraine as Europe’s future energy source? 👉 Here is an interview I gave to German weekly FOCUS online: ❓What is the potential for green hydrogen production in Ukraine? ❗️It is very promising. Due to the potential of renewable energy and water resources, the first stage of development can reach 10 GW (gigawatts) of power for electrolysis by 2030. However, there are currently only five sites where industrial-scale production is possible - including two hydrogen valleys near the Slovakian and Romanian borders with a potential of 6.5 GW in the first phase. The Lviv region can realize up to 1.5 GW. The Mykolaiv and Kherson regions up to 5 GW. ❓How can hydrogen be delivered from Ukraine? ❗️There are several options that have already been examined in feasibility studies: by pipeline, river or sea shipping - the most optimistic scenarios. And by truck for local or regional distribution. But hydrogen and its derivatives can also be delivered to the EU as clean green products, such as #steel or #fertiliser. ❓Does the transport capability meet production needs? ❗️Absolutely. For example, the Central European hydrogen corridor from Ukraine to Germany can transport about 1.5 million tons of hydrogen per year. The capacity of the seaports of Odessa and Mykolaiv is about 5 million tons per year. ❓What hydrogen projects are there in Ukraine? ❗️There are several large-scale hydrogen projects identified by the EU that will become partners in the Cross-Border Hydrogen Partnership – including the Hydrogen Valley in Odessa region and the Zakarpattia Hydrogen Valley. ❓Given the huge opportunities, where do you see obstacles for Ukraine to bring the green hydrogen molecules to European demand centers? ❗️The new mass balance requirements of the European Union Database (UDB) pose a challenge for the Ukrainian biomethane and hydrogen sector. This is mainly due to the need to meet the stricter certification and infrastructure standards. 📌 One solution is to improve the capabilities of the Union database: Renewable gases are closely tracked and certified from production to market, regardless of their origin. 📌 At the same time, compatibility with national databases and regulatory frameworks is ensured. In order to meet the particular challenge of integrating imports from non-EU countries, such as hydrogen from Ukraine, it is therefore necessary to create a robust framework. 📌 This enables reliable certification of the sustainability evidence of imports. This also includes the development of mechanisms for seamless integration into the EU market. 📌 One solution is the digital product passport (DPP), which is intended to function similarly to a passport for molecules and ensures the harmonization and interoperability of the systems. https://lnkd.in/efVXdfeD Hydrogen Ukraine Dr Oleksandr Riepkin Hydrogen Europe

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