Ein überdimensionaler symbolischer Schlüssel hängt an einer Wand

InternationalKey hand-over to the UN
Climate Change Secretariat

The German government has officially handed over the building complex Altes Abgeordnetenhochhaus to the Climate Change Secretariat.   more

mehrere Windräder in der Nordsee

InternationalAcceleration of offshore
grid expansion

Cabinet adopts offshore liability regime and introduction of offshore grid development plan   more

Hausdach mit roten Ziegel und Anlage für Solarthermie. Im Hintergrund blauer Himmel.

Renewable energiesNew support conditions

The market incentive programme (MAP) promotes renewable energy systems that provide space heating, hot water, cooling and process heat. From 15 August 2012, the Federal Environment Ministry will increase its support for investment in this field.   more

Unterzeichung der Wind-mit Katherina Reiche, Thorsten Herdan und Hermann Albers.

Renewable energies"Windtec Initiative"

The Federal Environment Ministry, VDMA Power Systems and the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) have signed a memorandum of understanding for further cooperation on the expansion of wind energy in Central and Eastern Europe.   more

Einfamilienhaus mit Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach

Transformation of the energy systemDawn of a global new energy
era

In 2011, there was again a massive increase in the use of renewable energy worldwide. Global invest­ment in the sector rose by about 17 per cent over 2010 levels, reaching a record high of 257 billion US dollars.   more

Rapsfelder mit vier Windrädern

Renewable EnergiesRenewable energies need
stable conditions at EU level
after 2020

Peter Altmaier has welcomed the European Commission's communication on its renewable energy policy for the period beyond 2020.   more

Ein Arbeiter mit gelbem Schutzhelm und Schutzbrille schleift und poliert mit einem ElektroSchleifer die Turbinenteile.

SustainabilityBMU launches business
initiative Making it Happen

The Federal Environment Ministry has launched an initiative to support interested countries on their road to sustainable development with the expertise of renowned business corporations.   more