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HomeTransformation of energy system is picking up speed
The transformation of energy system has yielded more results: During the first three months of this year, the production of solar and wind power was 40% greater than at the same time last year. This means that renewable energies made a crucial contribution to security of supply and price stability during a time of the year when demand is at its highest.
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Expansion of solar power in Greece
State Secretary Jürgen Becker stressed out the opportunities for economic growth, innovation and new jobs by the expansion of solar power in Greece. [
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Renewable energies already provide more than 380,000 jobs
The boom in renewable energies continues to create new jobs in Germany. The development and production of renewable energy technologies and the supply of electricity, heat and fuel from renewable sources provided around 382,000 jobs in 2011. [ more]
UN International Year of Sustainable Energy for All
The UN has declared the "International Year of Sustainable Energy for All". UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon proclaimed the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All at the start of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. [ more]
Renewable energies and energy efficiency pay off for Europe as well
The Federal Government will contribute to financing the first large solar power station in Morocco. A first agreement was signed on 14 December between the KfW Entwicklungsbank and the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy. [ more]
Germany honoured for resolute expansion of renewable energies
The Federal Government will contribute to financing the first large solar power station in Morocco. A first agreement was signed on 14 December between the KfW Entwicklungsbank and the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy. [ more]
Germany honoured for resolute expansion of renewable energies
At the World Climate Summit taking place in Durban on the fringes of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 17), Germany received the Gigaton Award for its progress in expanding the use of renewable energies. [ more]
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