Press Releases

3 May 2022

Frauke Thies becomes new Executive Director at Agora Energiewende

From the 1st of July 2022, the energy policy expert will head the organisation in a dual leadership with current Managing Director Markus Steigenberger.

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29 March 2022

Fostering a sustainable hydrogen economy in China

Agora Energy Transition and China EV100 Hydrogen Center signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote international exchange, research and training for...

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24 March 2022

Investments in energy efficiency and renewables to deliver energy sovereignty for Europe by 2027

Agora Energiewende proposes 15 actions for RePowerEU to reduce fossil gas dependency and help achieve the climate targets at the same time. A key element is a...

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21 January 2022

How Western Balkans countries can get ready for a European CBAM

A European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will directly affect power exports from Western Balkan countries to the EU. To prepare for this, these...

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7 January 2022

Germany falls behind on its climate targets in 2021

The share of renewables in the electricity mix fell while emissions increased significantly – in stark contrast to Germany’s newly raised climate targets. The...

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20 December 2021

Customer-sited PV is key for unlocking major solar potential in South East Europe

With lignite production being phased-out in South East Europe, the region offers large potential for solar-powered energy production. Supporting customer-sited...

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30 November 2021

Patrick Graichen moves to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as State Secretary

The Executive Director of Agora Energiewende will be responsible for the implementation of climate and energy policy in the German government.

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18 November 2021

A green hydrogen infrastructure for industry is key for climate neutrality in Europe

In the run-up to the European Commission’s gas package scheduled 14 December, a new report by Agora Energiewende sees a crucial role for renewable hydrogen in...

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17 November 2021

Showcasing success stories for a climate-neutral Europe

Agora Energiewende launches a new video series on successful energy transition projects across the European Union. European policy practitioners and...

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