News from Germany
IEA Report 2025: Solar PV Contributes the Largest Share to Global Energy Growth in 2025 – Battery Storage with Record Expansion
24 Apr 2026 14:57 | Paris (France) – Global energy demand rose more moderately in 2025 than in the previous year. In contrast, electricity consumption continues to grow at an above-average pace. This is according to the latest “Global Energy Review” published by the International Energy Agency (IEA). read more...
Siemens and Vulcan Energy Launch Partnership: Lionheart Project to Advance Sustainable Lithium Production and Energy Transition in Europe
24 Apr 2026 09:01 | Munich (Germany) - Siemens and Vulcan Energy are joining forces to establish Europe’s first integrated lithium and renewable energy production system with the Lionheart project in the Upper Rhine Valley. The aim is to ensure a sustainable supply for the battery industry and reduce dependence on imports of critical raw materials for electric mobility. read more...
Electric Car Boom in Germany: Share of Fully Electric Cars Rises to 23 Percent in Q1 2026
24 Apr 2026 08:04 | Flensburg (Germany) - In the first quarter of 2026, the share of newly registered passenger cars in Germany with alternative powertrains increased significantly. This is shown by figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), which includes alternative drives as including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrids (including plug-in hybrids), as well as vehicles powered by fuel cells, gas, and hydrogen. read more...
The smarter E Europe: Special Exhibition “Renewables 24/7” Highlights Around-the-Clock Renewable Energy Supply
23 Apr 2026 15:15 | Munich/Pforzheim (Germany) - The transformation of the energy system is becoming increasingly urgent in light of geopolitical uncertainties. At the trade fair alliance The smarter E Europe, taking place in Munich from June 23 to 25, the feasibility of a renewable energy supply around the clock is therefore at the center of attention. read more...
Enercon Signs Framework Agreement for More Than 440 MW in Canada: Delivery of new E-175 EP5 E2 Wind Turbines to Start in 2027
23 Apr 2026 10:07 | Aurich (Germany) – Wind turbine manufacturer Enercon has signed a framework agreement for more than 440 MW with an undisclosed customer in Canada. The agreement covers the supply of more than 60 E-175 EP5 E2 wind turbines for several onshore wind projects. The first deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2027. read more...
Volkswagen and Elli Shake up the Electricity Market: How Private Customers Could Soon Earn Money With Electric Cars
23 Apr 2026 08:32 | Wolfsburg (Germany) - Volkswagen is pushing forward the integration of electromobility and the energy market: With a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) offering, electric car batteries are set to serve as flexible electricity storage systems in the future. Private customers could not only reduce costs but also actively participate in the energy market and generate additional income. read more...
Nordex Pushes Forward Development: N175/6.X Turbine Receives 7.3 MW Operating Mode and new Hybrid Tower Options for Higher Yields - Stock Rises
22 Apr 2026 17:14 | Hamburg (Germany) - Nordex is expanding its successful Delta4000 turbine platform with several innovations for the N175/6.X. A new operating mode as well as additional hybrid tower options are intended to increase energy yields, reduce costs, and enhance the turbine’s flexibility, particularly for deployment in key European markets. read more...
WindEurope 2026: VSB Focuses on Repowering and Hybrid Parks to Accelerate Wind Energy Expansion in Europe
22 Apr 2026 15:26 | Madrid (Spain) / Dresden (Germany) - At WindEurope 2026 in Madrid, the VSB Group, part of TotalEnergies, is placing repowering at the center of its strategy as a key lever for accelerating wind energy expansion in Europe. The company aims to demonstrate how energy policy goals can be translated into concrete projects. read more...
Wind Energy Growth in Germany Rises by Nearly 50 Percent in the First Quarter of 2026 - Wind Power Generation Increases Significantly
21 Apr 2026 08:33 | Münster (Germany) - Wind energy growth in Germany accelerated significantly in the first three months of 2026. While newly commissioned capacity in the onshore wind sector was only slightly above the previous year’s level, the commissioning of offshore wind turbines developed much more strongly. read more...
EnBW Advances Storage Strategy: Construction Begins on 100 MWh Large-Scale Battery in Marbach to Strengthen Grid Stability
20 Apr 2026 15:32 | Stuttgart/Marbach (Germany) - EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG is continuing to expand flexible infrastructure as part of the energy transition. A key component is the use of battery storage systems to stabilize the grid. The energy company has now started construction of a large-scale storage facility in Marbach. read more...
