energy

Russia to Riyadh: is German energy dependency getting worse?

As Berlin scours the Gulf for gas in the name of sovereignty, it is quietly dismantling the last domestic energy buffer it still controls.

Feb 11 • Jörg Luyken

Germany’s infrastructure problem: energy, transport and connectivity

Germany’s infrastructure strains reveal a common pattern: ambitious targets, slow delivery and networks increasingly misaligned with political goals.

Jan 9

Hydrogen: hype or the answer to Germany's energy woes?

Hydrogen hasn’t been this popular in Germany since the days of the Hindenburg.

Dec 6, 2024 • Jörg Luyken

The German town that ran out of power

On its way to net zero, Germany is creating a whole new electricity grid that is flipping the old logic on its head. Making production and demand match…

Apr 18, 2024 • Jörg Luyken

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