Opportunities for new jobs for employees in the solar industry in Saxony despite the crisis
Federal Employment Agency sees good opportunities for new jobs for employees in the solar industry in Saxony despite the crisis. Shortage of skilled workers.
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Opportunities for new jobs in the solar industry despite the crisis
The Federal Employment Agency in Saxony sees good opportunities for new jobs for employees in the solar industry, despite the current crisis. Companies are continuing to hire employees, and skilled workers in particular are in demand.
Solarwatt stops solar module production in Dresden due to poor framework conditions
The company Solarwatt will temporarily discontinue the production of solar modules in Dresden due to a lack of political measures.
Federal Minister of Economics Habeck fights to preserve the German solar industry
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck has not yet given up the fight to preserve the solar industry in Germany, despite the closure of Solarwatt.
Solarwatt stops production of solar modules for the time being
The Dresden-based company Solarwatt is suspending production for the time being due to cut-throat competition in the solar industry. 190 employees affected.
Saxony's energy minister criticizes federal government for lack of support for the solar industry
Saxony's Energy and Environment Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) criticizes the federal government for its lack of support for the domestic solar industry.
"Spot on" network to drive forward the East German solar industry
Companies, service providers and research institutes join forces to strengthen the solar industry in eastern Germany
Solar manufacturer Meyer Burger closes plant in Freiberg
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has sealed the final end for its site in Freiberg, with more than 400 employees losing their jobs.
Stadtwerke Leipzig builds Germany's largest solar thermal plant
Stadtwerke Leipzig is investing around 40 million euros in a large-scale solar thermal plant in order to integrate renewable energies into the heat supply in future.
Traffic light parliamentary groups negotiate state support for solar industry
SPD, Greens and FDP wrestle over state support for domestic solar industry. FDP rejects aid, Greens push for adoption.
BSW calls for active action by the Saxon state government to save solar production in Freiberg
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance believes the Saxon state government has a duty to save solar production in Freiberg.
Meyer Burger stops module production in Freiberg
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is discontinuing module production at its Freiberg plant, affecting 500 employees.
Minister President Kretschmer calls for rapid aid for the solar industry
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer is urging support for the local solar industry in order to secure jobs and drive forward the energy transition.
Left-wing politicians call for more support for the German solar industry
Leading left-wing politicians are calling for more support for the German solar industry in order to prevent the closure of sites in eastern Germany.
Brandenburg state government supports the preservation of the glass factory
The Brandenburg state government is committed to preserving the glass factory in Tschernitz in order to ensure its competitiveness on the solar market.
IG Metall demands more support for the solar industry from the German government
IG Metall is demanding more support for the solar industry from the federal government in order to prevent the closure of a plant in Saxony.
O2 puts energy self-sufficient cell phone mast into operation in Hesse
Telefónica (O2) has put an energy self-sufficient cell phone mast into operation in Kirtorf in the Vogelsberg district. The facility is self-powered with solar modules and a fuel cell and offers 4G and 5G reception.
German site at risk: Meyer Burger plans to close plant in Saxony
Meyer Burger's announcement to close a plant in Saxony has alarmed Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs, Martin Dulig. An impending closure would hit the solar industry hard.
Kretschmer calls for rescue of the solar industry in Saxony
Saxony's Minister President advocates protection of the local economy and increases pressure on the federal government in view of the closure of a solar plant in Saxony.
CDU politician criticizes German government after Meyer Burger plant announcement
Deputy Chairman of the CDU Andreas Jung accuses the German government of failing to act following Meyer Burger's announcement to close its solar module plant in Saxony.
Meyer Burger announces closure of Freiberg plant
The solar company Meyer Burger is preparing to close its plant in Freiberg in order to save costs and increase production in the USA.
Solar technology for vehicles: New production facility in Zwenkau creates 120 jobs
The company "Opes Solar Mobility" is planning to produce special solar technology for vehicles such as trucks, motorhomes and buses in Zwenkau from the end of this year. This is expected to create around 120 jobs.
Solar system planned for the roof of Dresden's town hall
The state capital of Dresden is planning to build a solar installation on the roof of the town hall to set an example for climate protection and a secure energy supply.
Federal Council urges support for solar industry
Solar manufacturers in Germany have their backs to the wall due to overwhelming competition from China - and are threatening to stop production. Now the federal states are pressing the federal government for support.
Saxony's Minister President calls for rescue package for solar industry
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for a rescue package for the solar industry from the federal government and the EU. The industry is important for the economic strength and sovereignty of Germany and Europe, said Kretschmer on Wednesday. The federal government and the EU must finally act. Otherwise, many jobs in the East would be at risk.
Federal government in talks with Meyer Burger due to impending plant closure
The German government is concerned about the possible closure of Meyer Burger's plant in Saxony and is holding talks with the company.
Politicians demand a clear commitment from the federal government to the German solar industry
Politicians from Saxony warn of thousands of job losses and demand commitment to the German solar industry
Guidelines for the installation of solar systems on monuments
The State Office for the Preservation of Monuments in Saxony has published a guide to finding solutions for solar installations on monuments that are compatible with listed buildings.
Budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court and implications for eastern Germany
According to Michael Kellner (Greens), Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics, the budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court has a particularly negative impact on eastern Germany.
9000 people in Saxony receive subsidy for solar system on balcony
About 9000 people in Saxony have applied for funding for a solar installation on the balcony, of which 8500 applications have been approved.
CDU environmental expert calls for federal commitment to solar industry
The CDU environmental expert in Saxony's state parliament, Robert Clemen, has urged the German government to take action on behalf of the German solar industry. "The time of vague promises is over, now action must be taken quickly," he said, according to a statement on Sunday. The German government ..
Germany calls for support for domestic solar industry in face of Chinese solar module glut
Several German states are calling for better support for domestic manufacturers in light of a glut of solar modules from China. Saxony's ten-point plan calls for, among other things, better support for production and research and a ban on goods from forced labor.
European solar industry threatened by cheap Chinese solar modules
The energy ministers of Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt are calling for rapid protective measures by the EU against the increased number of cheap Chinese solar modules on the European market.
Energy company Leag builds 17-megawatt solar park in Böhlen, Germany
The energy company Leag has built a 17-megawatt solar park in Böhlen together with EP New Energies GmbH.
Country leaders want to strengthen solar industry: Brussels meeting
The solar industry in Germany has already collapsed once. A similar dilemma is now to be avoided in view of massive Chinese exports of solar modules.
Dumping from China endangers solar industry in Saxony
Saxony's energy minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) considers photovoltaics a "strategic Achilles' heel" for Europe and has called for more support for the production of solar modules. "China is currently flooding the European market with solar modules to be flogged off far below manufacturing costs. ..
Meyer Burger plans to establish further solar production in Europe
Solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is looking to expand its capacity in Europe on a gigawatt scale. This month, it applied to the EU's Innovation Fund for funding in the three-digit million range, the company announced Thursday. It said the project would involve the production of both solar cells and s ..
New record for feed-in of green electricity
Sun and wind are generating more and more electricity. On the other hand, consumers are increasingly using heat pumps, electric cars and storage in their own homes. This increases the demands on the grid. As a result, the operator Mitnetz has to make substantial investments.