First Solar Bicycle Path in Germany
At the end of last year, Germany’s first solar bicycle path was inaugurated in Erftstadt, a town about 20 kilometers southwest of Cologne.
Industries / Energy & Environment
Green Electricity at Purchase Price
“Why buy your electricity when you can generate your own?” is a question that the Hamburg-based startup Enyway would like German consumers to ask themselves.
Energy Efficiency Network
At the end of last year, the network was proud to announce that it had reached the milestone of 200 such networks, which include a total of more than 1,800 companies and 22 industry networks.
Innovative Recycling of Construction Waste
Over the past three years, four Fraunhofer institutes have been working together as part of a EUR 3.3 million project to find innovative ways to recycle waste construction material while also responding to shortages in construction materials.
Storing Surplus Electricity
The huge battery complex has a storage capacity of up to 25MWh.
Geothermal Energy: “Heat Turnaround”
They are calling it the “heat turnaround” in specialist circles, in a nod to Germany’s larger “energy turnaround.”
From Green Power to Green Fuel
The Dresden-based cleantech company Sunfire has developed an innovative, highly efficient technology to store and redistribute renewable energy – all while building on existing infrastructure.
No More “Virgin” Plastics
German sportswear giant Adidas announced that it will only use recycled plastics by 2024.
Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) in Germany
Germany is getting closer to having its own terminal for liquid natural gas (LNG), which can be used for heating and power generation as well as for shipping and transport.
