Renewable energy share hits record 58% of Germany’s electricity consumption in first half of 2026 Germany’s renewable energy share reached a record 58% of electricity consumption in Jan–Jun 2026, driven …
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ifo survey shows fewer firms plan price rises as energy costs fall
by Leo Müllerby Leo Müllerifo price expectations drop to 26.5 in June as energy costs ease ifo price expectations fall to 26.5 in June as energy costs decline; firms report fewer planned hikes, though …
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ifo survey reveals firms’ price expectations fall as energy prices ease
by Leo Müllerby Leo Müllerifo price expectations ease in June 2026 as energy costs fall, ifo survey shows ifo price expectations fall to 26.5 in June 2026 as energy costs ease; survey shows fewer …
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EU Commission centralizes cross-border energy grid planning to cut bottlenecks
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU grid plan wins backing from energy ministers to centralise cross‑border network planning Brussels will produce four‑year scenarios to guide investments, speed up permitting and target funding for eight priority …
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Renewable energy jobs hit 2025 record as Bertelsmann warns thousands at risk
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRecord surge in renewable energy jobs in Germany hits 436,000 in 2025, study warns reforms could cost positions Bertelsmann study finds renewable energy jobs in Germany reached 436,000 in 2025, …
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German cabinet approves energy efficiency law easing for data centers and companies
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman energy efficiency law eased to give businesses and data centers longer deadlines Germany eases its energy efficiency law on June 24, 2026, extending deadlines for companies and data centers …
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Renewable energy employment hits record 436,000 in 2025, study warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRenewable energy jobs in Germany hit record 436,000 in 2025 amid policy uncertainty Germany’s renewable energy jobs surged to a new high in 2025, with about 436,000 people employed in …
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EU energy crisis persists, Commissioner Jørgensen announces electrification proposals for July
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU energy crisis: Jørgensen warns recovery will take months for oil and years for gas despite Iran‑US deal EU energy crisis: Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warns recovery will take months for …
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IEA warns Southeast Asia must diversify energy to avoid $245bn import shock
by anna walterby anna walterSoutheast Asian energy costs could triple by 2035, IEA warns IEA warns Southeast Asian energy costs could surge toward $245bn by 2035 without faster diversification; report urges renewables, nuclear and …
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Focused Energy announces Biblis fusion prototype for 2035, seeks billion-euro partners
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFocused Energy Raises €240 Million, Plans Laser Fusion Power Plant at Biblis Focused Energy has secured €240 million in new funding to accelerate development of a laser-based fusion power plant …