German Utilities Bail Out Electric Grid at Wind’s Mercy

Germany’s push toward renewable energy is causing so many drops and surges from wind and solar power that the government is paying more utilities than ever to help stabilize the country’s electricity grid.

Germany is most energy efficient major economy, study finds

Germany is the world's most energy efficient country with strong codes on buildings while China is quickly stepping up its own efforts, an environmental group said Thursday.

German energy crisis favours the fleet

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's half-a-trillion-euro energy overhaul is forcing sector players to turn around their business models fast, giving smaller groups a head start on the country's ponderous utilities.

German energy surplus quadruples despite renewable push

Germany exported more electricity to neighbouring countries than it imported last year despite a government decision to scrap nuclear power in favour of an ambitious drive towards renewable energy.

China Seen Cutting Subsidy for Largest Solar Projects: Energy

China, forecast to become the biggest solar market this year, may restructure its subsidies to favor smaller projects over larger ones to promote new plants in in areas with power shortages, an industry official said.

Renewable energy will help diversify economy

German Ambassador Dieter Haller opened the three-day “Renewables made in Germany” exhibition yesterday at the InterContinental Hotel in Riyadh.

Germany to cut solar subsidies faster than expected

(Reuters) - Germany plans to bring forward cuts in solar power subsidies of up to 30 percent by almost a month to March 9, spelling further trouble for companies selling solar panels in the world's No.2 market.