Modeling of Persistence, Non-Acceptance and Sufficiency in
Abstract: Long-term transition pathways to a low-carbon energy system are analysed by applying the energy system model REMod.
Germany 2025 – Analysis
As energy prices have risen in recent years, the argument that energy transitions undermine affordability and competitiveness has gained traction in the German public debate. In
Germany: Energy storage strategy — more flexibility and stability
On 8 December 2023, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) presented its energy storage strategy. The strategy paper provides an overview of the measures and
The Role of Thermal Storage Power Plants in Germany''s Energy
The transition to a carbon-neutral energy system requires innovative solutions to address the challenges posed by intermittent renewable energy sources and the phase-out of fossil-based power plants.
Implications of Battery and Gas Storage for Germany''s National Energy
We simulate scenarios for 2023, 2030, and 2045 using 15-min time-resolved measurements of wind and solar energy production and demand from 2023 and 2024, incorporating
How new Energy Storage Technologies can unlock low-cost and
To illustrate this, the graph below compares the costs of generating energy and stabilizing the energy grid, with a focus on gas turbines versus energy storage solutions.
Exploring long-term strategies for the german energy transition
In this paper, we provide an overview of scenarios formulated by expert groups in 15 studies. All of them have been widely discussed in the public debate on the energy transition in
Renewables cut German power prices and emissions –
Compared with the reference year 1990, Germany''s greenhouse gas emissions were down by a total of 48 percent in 2024.
ACHIEVING A NET ZERO POWER
Germany''s ability to decarbonise is pivotal to the decarbonisation of Europe. The country has ambitious climate targets and world-leading experience in scaling up renewables. It now faces the challenge of
The German energy transition after the Russia-Ukraine war –
This paper examines the evolving challenges and opportunities in the German energy transition, focusing on key aspects such as the expansion of renewable energy, energy storage