Large batteries could store surplus wind and solar power and be cheap and durable at the same time. But many of these batteries age too quickly. Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have now looked into a red-hot battery with X-rays and found out why. | more
The East German Minister Presidents are in favor of new rules for the expansion of wind power. The chambers of industry and commerce consider this to be the wrong signal. | more
Die Koffer sind fast gepackt, die Sommerferien beginnen – und viele nutzen die freie Zeit für einen kleinen Einkaufsbummel. Genau jetzt lohnt sich ein Besuch der Marken Outlets Schwarzheide besonders: Zahlreiche Stores haben ihre ohnehin günstigen Outlet-Preise nochmals deutlich reduziert. | more
A wind turbine more than 350 meters high is to be erected in Lusatia in Brandenburg - much larger than conventional turbines. According to the company, there is great interest in such giants. | more
Comparison of nuclear and wind energy: costs, performance and environment - an insight into two central energy sources of our time. | more