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Saxony-Anhalt is driving forward the expansion of wind power - Saxony, on the other hand, is slowing down. Hesitant politics and local resistance are hindering the energy transition there, warns an energy company.
From 2027, new technologies for the circular economy are to be developed in Lusatia. The foundation stone has now been laid.
Rejection of wind turbines is not uncommon. In the district of Zwickau, citizens should be able to participate financially in a project. Can this ensure greater acceptance?
Historic palaces, castles and gardens in Saxony are to move away from fossil fuels. The Altzella Monastery Park, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages, is making a start - with electricity from the sun.
At the start of the East German Economic Forum, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Minister-President speaks forcefully. She is also confident with regard to the economy.
Many people in Saxony also want to use their own solar power. Many things are technically possible. But there are too many hurdles, criticize the solar industry and science.
Saxony's chemical industry is clearly operating at full capacity. This not only puts jobs at risk - but also the future of entire locations.
An international investor is investing in the Leipzig-based VNG subsidiary Balance in order to expand the biogas business. What plans is VNG pursuing with this?
The Saxon Greens fear for the fruits of their government work over the past five years. This is because projects are now being called into question again - for example in the area of wind power.
The loan enables the expansion and modernization of the electricity grid. New substations and high-voltage lines will secure the supply.
The energy group VNG no longer wants to purchase gas from Russia, even in the long term. The company is distancing itself from political mind games and is focusing on secure sources.
VNG ends 2024 with a solid result despite the difficult situation and continues to focus on green gases. But what the future of energy supply will look like depends on more than just the company.
Almost three quarters of electricity consumption in the east comes from renewables. Solar expansion in particular is continuing to increase. This poses challenges for grid operators.
Grid operators are also noticing the increase in renewable energies. In the grid of one of the largest operators in eastern Germany, it is not only the number of production plants that is growing.
Like other German car manufacturers, Porsche is struggling with difficulties. The management now wants to focus on combustion engines again, among other things. What does this mean for Saxony as an automotive location?
If significantly more electricity is fed into the grid than is needed, grid operators have to intervene. This is particularly the case on sunny and windy days.
Companies in Bavaria invested more money in environmental protection in 2022. What priorities did they set - and which sector paid the most?
Saxony's AfD does not want to take up the fight against wind turbines. Statements to the contrary by its federal spokesperson Alice Weidel are attributed to the election campaign.
The expansion of wind energy in Saxony continues to falter, despite progress in obtaining permits. Experts are calling for more speed in expansion.
The lignite producer Mibrag is investing in renewable energies. The company is operating another solar park near Leipzig. This also involves green hydrogen.
Projects for the production of green hydrogen are currently being developed at numerous locations in Germany. The aim is to supply energy-intensive industry in the future.
Almost 52 million euros will be available for smart energy systems, grids and storage systems by the end of 2027. They are intended to contribute to a stable power supply.
The next setback for Meyer Burger - a major customer is pulling out. What this means for the ailing solar manufacturer is still unclear. Probably nothing good.
Solarwatt wants to develop from an industrial company into a "solution provider". The new strategy is accompanied by extensive job cuts.
What will happen at Meyer Burger after the announced job cuts? The company has presented its business figures for the first half of the year and is consulting an advisor for the restructuring process.
The first climate protection contracts were issued by Federal Environment Minister Habeck just over a week ago. Around 2.8 billion euros will go to 15 German companies - including Saxony.
The hydrogen core network for Germany is taking shape, with the first connections in Saxony. The network should be complete by 2032 - but not all regions will benefit immediately.
A constant hum from the Witznitz solar park has triggered over 70 complaints from local residents. The first results of the local noise measurement are now available.
Childcare, energy transition, migration - local authorities have to deal with many tasks at the same time. East German city leaders are calling for more support - and criticizing the federal government.
In order to transmit electricity from wind and solar power, the electricity grids need to be renewed and expanded. Up to now, it has mainly been the local people who have paid for this. But that is set to change.
The Witznitz energy park is supposed to supply large quantities of clean electricity. However, local residents are now protesting: The park is buzzing.
In the Vogtland district, initial indications point to usable geothermal energy. For the region, this discovery could be a decisive step towards a less climate-damaging energy future.
In the view of the responsible minister, the energy transition is very positive - even if not all the successes are visible at the moment. This is because many projects are still at the planning stage.
The transmission system operator Ontras is involved in the future hydrogen core network in Central Germany with an investment volume in the mid three-digit million range.
The expansion of wind energy is virtually at a standstill in Saxony. Only one new wind turbine has gone into operation in the past six months.
The energy transition is causing difficulties for municipal companies such as public utilities in particular, as they lack investors. Economics Minister Dulig has a proposal for this problem.
The highest wind turbine in Central Saxony with a height of 246.6 meters and an output of 5560 kilowatts is in operation. It supplies more than 4600 households with renewable energy.