Economy

Energy markets

“The value-added chain will change significantly”

…says Stephan Reimelt, President GE Germany & Austria. Today, even globally active companies have to appear on the local and regional stage, Reimelt believes.
15 Feb 17, Interviewed by Jörg-Rainer Zimmermann 0
Renewables auctions

System change in Greece

Like Germany, Greece is also in the process of redesigning its support scheme for renewables in line with demands from Brussels. One expert hopes the changes will bring greater legal certainty – and a fresh start for the country’s PV sector.
10 Jan 17, Michael Hahn 0
Job market

Employment study published at last

The switch to renewables could bring about a net gain of over 230,000 jobs in Germany, according to a study by leading research institutes which the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) has published after a long delay. The study, seen by “neue energie”, was covered in the magazine’s April issue. Its optimistic message is tempered by the warning that job creation in Germany’s clean energy sector depends on the country’s ability to compete on the global market – which could be under threat.
19 Jun 15, Jörg-Rainer Zimmermann 0
Investments

Yieldcos dominate public market equity raising in first quarter

Solar attracts the lion’s share of the year’s investment so far, as wind fails to live up to its 2014 performance.
2 Jun 15, Bryony Collins 0
PV manufacturer

Back on track?

The global solar market is growing, with module manufacturers expanding and investing in new production facilities. Business is picking up again for equipment suppliers.
18 May 15, Sascha Rentzing 0
Dutch model

Aviation expertise for the wind industry

The Dutch online platform Spares in Motion uses expertise from the aviation industry to tap into the growing global market for wind turbine maintenance and repairs.
6 May 15, Isaac Bah 0
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