BERLIN — Germany has long been a global wind power leader, but a slowdown in expansion and an effective campaign from the far fight threatens to dent its reputation for clean energy. The Alternative ...

Germany now generates over 35 percent of its yearly electricity consumption from wind and solar sources. Over 30 000 wind turbines have been built, with a total installed capacity of nearly 60 GW.

CHEMNITZ-EUBA, Germany (Reuters) - Germany’s far-right AfD party, hoping to clinch its first wins in two east German state elections on Sept. 1, is trying to pick up countryside votes by making ...

Germany's power demand is falling, and the country is increasingly reliant on imports as coal and nuclear power are phased out. However, Germany is also rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity ...

LITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Wind power generation in Germany - Europe's largest wind producer - is on track to record its longest stretch of below-normal production since early 2021 due to ...

Germany will scale back offshore-wind auctions next year after the last round failed to attract any bidders. The government will tender just 2.5 to 5 gigawatts, down from an earlier plan for as much ...

Germany’s latest onshore wind auction generated less interest than the previous sale, raising doubts about government targets for the expansion of renewable energy. Companies offered to develop about ...

LITTLETON, Colo. Dec 13 (Reuters) - German baseload power prices have surged over 30% so far this month as a cold snap jacked up heating demand, but a projected rise in wind energy output over the ...

Wind turbines are seen near the coal-fired power station Neurath of German energy giant RWE in Garzweiler, western Germany, on March 15, 2021. - On March 16, 2021, the group will present its detailed ...

The German government has introduced its so-called EEG Easter package to facilitate faster expansion of photovoltaics and wind power. The new provisions identify new areas for the deployment of PV and ...

“WIND ENERGY is Schmarrn [nonsense],” exclaims Albert Köstler in his earthy Bavarian vernacular. He became hostile to wind power as mayor of the small town of Neualbenreuth, near Germany’s Czech ...

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