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Germany's wind power expansion stalls on the roads

Germany's wind power expansion is facing an unexpected roadblock: builders need permits to transport the heavy turbines down the country's roads, and they are waiting months to get them.

read more... 08/09/2023

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Italy aims for bigger EU gas supply role with TAP expansion

The Italian government is targeting a greater energy supply hub role in the EU through the expansion of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) and closer ties with key gas producers in Africa.

read more... 25/08/2023

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German cabinet approves plan to triple pace of solar growth

German cabinet ministers have approved a set of measures to triple the speed of the country’s solar power expansion by 2026, the economy ministry said on Wednesday.

read more... 18/08/2023

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Aviation law reform could imperil wind energy expansion in Germany

A planned amendment of Germany's Air Traffic Act (LuftVG) could block the construction of wind parks on about one-third of the available area, putting the expansion of onshore wind energy in the country in jeopardy, according to industry association BWE.

read more... 17/08/2023

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Germany economy ministry supports 'fair' distribution of wind power expansion costs

Germany's economy ministry is in favour of distributing the network costs of expanding renewable energies "fairly" among the country's federal states, a spokesperson for the ministry said on Sunday.

read more... 14/08/2023

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