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Ehemaliges „Haus am Rammert“ in Rottenburg: Vom Altenpflegeheim zum Studierenden-Wohnheim

1 day ago | swp.de | Michael Hahn

Die städtische Wohnbau Rottenburg (WBR) will das frühere Pflegeheim an der Schadenweiler Straße provisorisch umbauen. Geplant sind 38 Zimmer für Studierende und Auszubildende, mit großzügigen Gemeinschaftsflächen. 13.
Baltic Sea power grid: Eight countries present joint plans

1 day ago | energate-messenger.com | Michael Hahn

Warsaw (energate) - Eight transmission system operators from the countries bordering the Baltic Sea have presented a joint roadmap for a cross-border offshore electricity grid. The aim of the Baltic Offshore Grid Initiative (BOGI) is to significantly expand the generation of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea and utilise it more efficiently across national borders. The corresponding expert paper was presented at a meeting of energy ministers in Warsaw.
Hybrid connection required for offshore wind farms

1 day ago | energate-messenger.com | Michael Hahn

Berlin (energate) - An alliance of energy associations and organisations is calling on the German government to take hydrogen production into account in the planned expansion of offshore infrastructure. Specifically, the members of the so-called hydrogen umbrella organisation are calling for the current offshore development plan (FEP) to be supplemented with hybrid connection concepts that allow hydrogen to be transported by pipeline in addition to electricity transmission.
Three new electricity tunnels planned for Berlin

2 days ago | energate-messenger.com | Michael Hahn

Berlin (energate) - Sometimes grid operators have to take special paths when expanding infrastructure. With the construction of three power tunnels for underground extra-high voltage lines, 50 Hertz wants to make Berlin fit for the energy transition. According to the project presentation in Berlin, a total of around 40 kilometres of new lines are to be built at a depth of up to 40 metres from 2030 onwards. … Would you like to read this and other news?
Renewables strengthen regional economy

1 week ago | energate-messenger.com | Michael Hahn

Berlin (energate) - According to a report commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the expansion of renewable energies can contribute significantly to regional value creation. Scientists from the Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW), the Berlin Institute for Population and Development and IW Consult have presented extensive calculations for all 400 districts and independent cities in Germany. … Would you like to read this and other news?
2024 brings record expansion of solar systems

1 week ago | energate-messenger.com | Michael Hahn

Munich (energate) - The global expansion of solar energy reached a new high in 2024: A total of 597,000 MW of new photovoltaic capacity was installed - an increase of 33 per cent compared to the previous year. This is according to the latest annual report from Solarpower Europe, which was published ahead of the Intersolar trade fair in Munich. With the record expansion, the mark of 2 terawatts (TW) of total installed capacity worldwide was also exceeded.
"Like an operating system for energy companies"

1 week ago | energate-messenger.com | Michael Hahn

London/Berlin (energate) - With the increasing electrification of the energy system, the need for intelligent solutions to control consumption and grid load is growing. The technology company Kraken is focussing on a modular demand management system that can flexibly control both large systems and household appliances. In mid-April, the Hessian utility Maingau Energie introduced the Kraken system for up to one million customers in Germany. … Would you like to read this and other news?
80 Jahre Kriegsende: Gedenk-Kundgebung und Glockengeläut

1 week ago | swp.de | Michael Hahn

Am Donnerstag, 8. Mai, laden die Stadt Rottenburg und das Eugen-Bolz-Gymnasium auf den Marktplatz. Anschließend sollen alle Kirchenglocken in der Stadt fünf Minuten lang läuten. 05.
Battery storage continues to gain ground

1 week ago | energate-messenger.com | Michael Hahn

Berlin (energate) - Several companies have announced new partnerships and projects in the field of stationary battery storage, which, according to the parties involved, should help to stabilise the electricity grids and integrate renewable energies. Energy supplier Vattenfall and flexibility provider Terraleyr have signed a long-term contract to utilise a network of battery storage systems distributed throughout Germany. … Would you like to read this and other news?
Windpark-Pläne bei Rottenburg: Pachtverhandlungen verzögern Gutachten

1 week ago | swp.de | Michael Hahn

Sieben Windräder im Wald zwischen Oberndorf, Hailfingen, Seebronn und Wendelsheim: Noch in diesem Jahr wollen die Rottenburger Stadtwerke eine Baugenehmigung beantragen – drei Jahre nach dem Grundlagen-Beschluss des Gemeinderats. 02.