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Energiewende (Transition to renewable power sources)

Germany's ambitions to completely restructure its energy sector have been talked about so much that the very word which stands for the current policy change - "Energiewende" - has even made it into the English language.

Germany is in the process of completely transforming its energy sector at a pace unmatched by most major industrialized nations. Nuclear power is being phased out as renewables are gradually taking over. DW's latest content on the topic can be found below.

Deutschland Berlin Fridays for Future Protest gegen Gaspipeline Nord Stream 2

Nord Stream 2: German foundation fights possible US sanctions 16.01.2021

Possible US penalties for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline have the European companies involved jumping ship. Now, a foundation is hoping to get the job done. Environmentalists are incensed and legal experts are skeptical.
Nigeria Lagos Global Ideas

Eco-toilets and solar lamps: A Lagos slum goes green 29.12.2020

In Nigeria’s largest city, living without clean water, electricity and sanitation is a reality for millions. Can living conditions be improved while reducing carbon emissions?
Wasserstofftankstelle Wasserstoffzapfsäule

Should Germany import hydrogen or produce it at home? 08.10.2020

As Germany plans a pathway to a low-carbon economy, experts argue over whether to replace its huge fossil hydrocarbon imports with imported renewable hydrogen or instead rely entirely on hydrogen made in Germany.
Global Ideas | Symbolbild Wirtschaftswachstum

Climate crisis: Is it time to ditch economic growth? 01.10.2020

Growth may be central to mainstream economics but nature has paid the price through pollution, waste and climate change. Some economists say it's time for a completely different approach.

Will the EU become climate-neutral? 16.09.2020

Julia Poliscanova from the sustainable transportation campaign group Transport & Environment tells DW about the European Commission's plans to make the Continent climate-neutral by boosting the use of renewables.
Frankreich Windräder in Deux Sevres at Melles

Living Planet: France makes radical shift toward renewables 03.09.2020

France is more dependent on nuclear power than any other country in the world, but that could change. Earlier this year, the government issued a decree that includes a radical change in direction for French energy policy. As reporter John Laurenson explains, it involves major cuts to nuclear, while expanding wind and solar capacity.

Kenia| Klimastreik | Global Strike 4 Climate | Nairobi

Living Planet & Africalink: Africa's changing climate 27.08.2020

In a special crossover show with DW's Africalink and Living Planet, we dive into the issue of climate change across Africa. What does climate science and climate activism look like on a continent already dealing with climate impacts today? How can African nations address energy poverty without contributing more greenhouse gas emissions? And is it time for climate reparations?
Indien Kohlemine

India wedded to coal even as solar prices plummet 25.08.2020

India has among the lowest solar power prices in the world and its Paris commitments to cut emissions have been lauded. But with no plans to give up coal, the huge economy's emissions are only set to rise.

UK Baustelle im AKW Hinkley Point C

UK nuclear power: The next Huawei? 21.08.2020

Once a key part of the UK's energy plans, nuclear power faces rising costs, cheaper renewables and domestic opposition. It also finds itself at the center of a row between London and Beijing that could prove fatal.
Kohlekraftwerk | Datteln 4, Dortmund

Germany's coal-fired Datteln power plant sparks fresh protests 14.08.2020

Climate activists demanding the closure of a new coal-fired power station have staged multiple protests, in Berlin and Finland. Finnish-run Datteln 4, near Dortmund, flouts Germany's goal to switch to renewables.

Eco Africa 187 Nneota Egbe

Welcome to the newest edition of Eco Africa 14.08.2020

This week on Eco Africa we learn how to use sensors to know when and how much to water fruit trees, see how environmentalist are protecting the Ondiri wetlands in Kenya and visit Gabon's forest elephants.

IEA urges huge investments in green energy 09.07.2020

As governments around the globe put together huge post-COVID-19 recovery packages, the executive director of the International Energy Agency says vast amounts of money will need to be spent on cleaner energy generation.
Russland Kohlehafen Murmansk

Carrying coals to Germany: Imports still vital despite sagging demand 02.07.2020

In line with a government program, Germany will shutter its coal-powered plants to drastically reduce CO2 emissions. But until this coal exit is completed in 2038 at the latest, the country will need imports.
Eco Africa Moderator Nneota Egbe

Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa 05.06.2020

This week on Eco Africa we visit a mayor in Mali preparing his town for the impacts of climate change, see how a distillery in Rwanda started to make hand sanitizer and learn how an Alpine village switched to renewables.
Global Ideas Uganda Daniel Dreher

Uganda's motorbikes go green   12.05.2020

Kampala's boda bodas — motorcycle taxis — are discovering how solar power can make the streets cleaner and their business greener.  
Deutschland Windenergie und Solarenergie

Living Planet: German renewables break new record 07.05.2020

Nearly 52% of Germany's electricity in the first part of this year came from renewable energy. That's a new record, and a significant jump from 44% one year ago. This is largely due to the corona crisis — for more on what it means, and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic might have on renewables, Living Planet spoke with Frank Peter of energy think tank Agora Energiewende in Berlin.
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