Tag: Coal Power Plants
Germany is not an electricity beggar, explains Bruno Burger from Energy Charts in the “Climate Laboratory”
The nuclear power plants are shut down and Germany has to beg its neighbors for electricity. This representation has persisted since the nuclear phase-out in the spring. But that’s wrong.…
Parliament badly informed: Opinion: Proceedings when phasing out coal in NRW are illegal
Parliament badly informed Opinion: Procedure for exiting coal in NRW illegal 5/30/2023 8:53 p.m In a historic deal, the Green politicians Habeck and Neubaur are negotiating an early exit from…
“The whole world is becoming uninsurable,” says Peter Bosshard in the “Climate Laboratory”
Insurance is the invisible glue of our world. Statutory health insurance, private liability or car insurance are part of everyday life in Germany. Corporations also protect their managers, shipowners their…
“Necessary for climate goals”: Greens want faster coal exit in the East
“Necessary for climate goals” Greens want faster coal exit in the East 03/18/2023 06:21 am The phasing out of climate-damaging coal power is a done deal. But with regard to…
Expansion “dramatically accelerated”: China relies on coal-fired power plants
Expansion “dramatically accelerated” China relies on coal-fired power plants 2/27/2023 1:34 p.m While Germany is trying to phase out coal earlier than planned, China is ramping up power plants –…
Habeck in the Lausitz: What will happen to the coal area after the coal?
Hardly any other region is so symbolic of the tour de force that the energy transition entails. But the exit from coal and the farewell to fossil fuels also represent…
Contrary to EU recovery plan: Bulgaria postpones coal phase-out to 2038
Contrary to the EU construction plan Bulgaria postpones coal phase-out to 2038 01/12/2023, 7:55 p.m With the help of coal power, Bulgaria covers a good half of the electricity consumption…
High prices are having an effect: Germany will consume less electricity in 2022
High prices make an impact Germany will consume less electricity in 2022 1/4/2023 5:43 p.m Electricity prices are skyrocketing. The main reason is the war in Ukraine. This is the…
Role model for Germany?: How France defies the energy crisis
Role model for Germany? How France defies the energy crisis 12/27/2022, 3:50 p.m Whether it’s nuclear power, the expansion of renewables or more liquid gas: France is making a lot…
Visiting South Africa: Habeck does the coal balancing act
Visiting South Africa Habeck does the coal balancing act By Jan Ganger, Johannesburg 12/07/2022, 12:08 p.m Germany wants to help South Africa to free itself from the dependence on coal.…
“Risk for power supply”: Network operators warn of coal shortages
“Risk for power supply” Network operators warn of coal shortages 12/05/2022, 11:48 am Due to the lower production capacity of wind turbines, coal-fired power plants are often used as a…
Preparations for continued operation: Older lignite-fired power plants run longer
Preparations for further operation Older lignite-fired power plants run longer 10/01/2022, 09:10 am In the energy crisis, some lignite-fired power plants are getting an extension. The ink on the ordinance…