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The selection of trading partners for green hydrogen and ammonia is crucial for energy security. However, favorable economic, political, and social conditions often come with higher import costs.
The measures implemented so far under the 2026 Climate Action Program are, with high probability, not sufficient to ensure the achievement of the climate targets, according to the Council of Experts on Climate Change. EWI Director Bettzüge is part of the council.
A new analysis by the EWI examines the availability of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) until 2030. The results show that while the supply initially meets the needs of electrolyzers, competition between demand sectors is expected to increase.
The EWI, in collaboration with the Forum for Future Energies, hosted the second “Berlin Science Forum on the Energy Industry.” In keynote presentations and panel discussions, experts addressed the topic of “Integrated Electricity Market Design.”
The expansion of electrolysis capacity in Germany should be carried out in a way that is both cost-effective and beneficial to the grid. A new EWI report examines more than 20 regulatory instruments and their impact on both of these factors.
Mit dem EWI-Wärmekosten-Tool lassen sich die Kosten einer neuen Heizanlage über die gesamte Lebensdauer berechnen. Gebäudeparameter und Preiszeitreihen für Energieträger können individuell angepasst werden.
With the Memorial Lecture, the EWI honors its late Director Felix Höffler. Prof. Natalia Fabra from the Center for Monetary and Financial Studies (CEMFI) in Madrid discussed the importance and design of long-term contracts for the energy transition.
The European gas market starts 2026 with historically low storage levels. A prolonged cold spell at the beginning of the year would necessitate a significantly higher utilization of LNG terminals.
PV tracking systems could increase the market integration of photovoltaics. Orientation to the sun’s position provides a broader generation profile and more full-load hours, resulting in higher market values compared to fixed-tilt systems.