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German renewable energy scheme approved by EU regulators
Germany subsidies for generating renewable energy did not contravene EU regulations, as stated by the European Commission on Tuesday, subsequent to an in-depth examination into whether they had constituted inequitable competition.
read more... 26/11/2014
Germany could close eight more coal power plants
Germany is working on a new regulation to oblige energy firms to close some more coal-fired power plants since it aims to attain ambitious climate targets, as shown in a document seen by Reuters on Sunday.
read more... 24/11/2014
Nordex increases sales predictions on higher wind turbine demand
Germany's Nordex raised its sales anticipations for the second time this year, encouraged by strong demand for its wind turbines in the United States and Europe.
read more... 14/11/2014
Germany envisages tax concession to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions
Germany envisages tax concessions of 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in order to raise the energy efficiency of buildings and increase sales of electric cars, in a move to aid Europe's largest economy meet CO2 emissions objectives, as indicated in a policy document.
read more... 13/11/2014
Germany: EnBW plans to reduce retail power prices next year
Germany's third-biggest utility EnBW declared on Thursday it would cut retail power prices for the majority of its clients starting from January 1, 2015, quoting low wholesale prices that compensate higher network charges.
read more... 31/10/2014