Ron-David Heinen

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Redispatch 2024: Cheaper and less necessary

3 weeks ago | energate-messenger.com | Ron-David Heinen

Bonn (energate) - The volume of measures and the costs for redispatch fell last year compared to 2023. While the redispatch requirement in 2023 was still 34,297 GWh, only 30,304 GWh was required in 2024 , as the Federal Network Agency announced on Smard. The costs also fell accordingly: in 2024, redispatch costs amounted to around 2.7 billion euros, compared to more than 3.3 billion euros in 2023.
Sachsenenergie receives 400 million euro loan for grid expansion

3 weeks ago | energate-messenger.com | Ron-David Heinen

Dresden (energate) - Fresh capital for Sachsenenergie's grid expansion: The East German regional supplier has been granted a loan of 400 million euros by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Sachsenenergie intends to use the funds to modernise and expand its electricity grids, the company announced. The money is needed. This is because the group of companies is planning to invest a total of 732 million euros with the grid operator Sachsen Netze by 2027.
50 Hertz launches reactive power market

3 weeks ago | energate-messenger.com | Ron-David Heinen

Berlin (energate) - The transmission system operator (TSO) 50 Hertz is the first German TSO to introduce the market-based procurement of reactive power for voltage stability. The provision phase started on 1 April, 50 Hertz announced. With the introduction of a reactive power market, 50 Hertz is implementing a requirement of the Federal Network Agency. The reactive power market is to replace the previous practice of bilateral contracts with power plant operators from 1 July 2025.
Old electricity grid hinders Europe's efforts towards autonomy

3 weeks ago | energate-messenger.com | Ron-David Heinen

Luxembourg (energate) - The European Court of Auditors is sounding the alarm: The EU's electricity grid is too old to cope with the increasing electricity consumption of the energy transition. At the same time, the electrification of Europe is key to becoming less dependent on Russian gas in terms of energy and combating climate change. In an analysis, the European supervisory body therefore argues in favour of extensive investment in the electricity grids.
The Renewable Energy Sources Act is 25 years old

3 weeks ago | energate-messenger.com | Ron-David Heinen

Essen (energate) - The Renewable Energy Sources Act is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Bundestag passed the Renewable Energy Sources Act on 2. February 2000 and it came into force the following 1 April. Few laws in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany have been the subject of such controversy. Hardly any other law has undergone so many changes and adjustments since its first version. … Would you like to read this and other news?
MVV and Ostrom cooperate on dynamic tariffs

3 weeks ago | energate-messenger.com | Ron-David Heinen

Berlin/Mannheim (energate) - The Mannheim-based energy supplier MVV and the digital electricity provider Ostrom have announced a cooperation on dynamic tariffs. As part of the cooperation, the Ostrom offering for dynamic tariffs will be integrated into MVV's consulting services for decentralised energy solutions, the two companies announced.
EnBW puts fast-charging park into operation

3 weeks ago | energate-messenger.com | Ron-David Heinen

Diemelstadt (energate) - EnBW has put another fast-charging park into operation in Diemelstadt in northern Hesse. The new charging park has sixteen fast-charging points with an output of 400 kW, the energy company announced. According to the company, e-mobilists can charge enough range for 400 kilometres in fifteen minutes with this charging capacity. If demand increases, EnBW can expand the park by a further six charging points. … Would you like to read this and other news?
Electricity trading seeks orientation

4 weeks ago | energate-messenger.com | Ron-David Heinen

Hamm (energate) - Electricity trading is looking for a direction, but cannot find it. This is how the past trading week can be summarised. The geopolitical situation is causing uncertainty, not only on the world stage, but also in trading. "For every argument in one price direction, a corresponding counter-argument can be found," commented one trader. "In the end, everyone can choose their own truth," was the retailer's judgement. … Would you like to read this and other news?
Restarting the energy transition via the back door

4 weeks ago | energate-messenger.com | Ron-David Heinen

Berlin (energate) - The results of the coalition group on the working topics of energy and climate have been made public. There are still many unresolved issues between the CDU/CSU and SPD. But on closer inspection, there are increasing signs that the energy transition could actually be on the verge of a new start. An analysis. The CDU/CSU and SPD are planning to publish a monitoring report on the status and future of the energy transition by the 2025 summer break.
Reserve power plants as a price damper? Industry predominantly against

1 month ago | energate-messenger.com | Ron-David Heinen

Essen (energate) - The energy industry is divided on how to deal with reserve power plants. The question at issue: Should reserve power plants be ramped up in times of exceptionally high electricity prices in order to dampen prices? The future coalition between the CDU/CSU and SPD believes this is necessary. In the exploratory talks, the parties agreed to adjust the role of reserve power plants.