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“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
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
Interview

“We offer a view into the entire energy market”

…says Benjamin Low, director of the energy and wind sections of Hannover Messe. In light of this integrated approach, Low does not regard Hamburg or other wind fairs as competitors to Hannover.
20 Mar 15, Interviewed by Tim Altegör 0
Transmission networks

Nordlink deal sealed, Inelfe project complete

Germany and Norway signed an agreement for Nordlink. Meanwhile an electrical interconnection between France and Spain could be inaugurated.
2 Mar 15, Tim Altegör 0
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