In brief | 6 January '25
HydrogenInsight:
Scholz argues that planned projects cannot compete based on what the European Commission will accept is a ‘renewable fuel of non-biological origin.’
Bloomberg:
Elections, US tariffs and an auto sector in crisis pose risks.
Montel:
Germany reduced CO2 emissions from its power sector by 11 percent in 2024, data from Montel Analytics showed.
Euronews:
Solar panel demand has been hit by dampened consumer and investor sentiment, as the ongoing cost of living crisis and high interest rates have hampered installations.
S&P Global:
Germany managed first half of winter 'well', says Müller. Gas storage sites still well filled, stocks currently built to 80.6 percent capacity.
European Commission:
The measure contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the REPowerEU Plan, by enabling the diversification of energy supplies and ensuring security of gas supply.
Electrive:
After it seemed that all hope had been lost for German flying taxi startup Lilium, it announced on Christmas Eve that it had found an investor. Now, the first concrete details have emerged.
Electrive:
Volocopter has filed for insolvency and is looking for investors. There have been rumours that Geely could become a possible buyer.
The Times:
Gas-fired power plants replaced as main provider last year.
Eurelectric:
Emissions hit historic low, average prices declined, but demand did not pick up.
Financial Times:
Extreme wearther is pushing viticulture into colder northern territory.
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research:
While value-added components buffer consumer price changes in wealthier countries, low-income countries – where farming costs dominate – face greater challenges in managing food price increases due to climate policies.
Financial Times:
Demand for emissions-free power and energy security mark a turnaround.
