Energy

Economic efficiency, security of supply and environmental compatibility: these are the central aims of German energy policy. In Germany, the Federal Ministry of Economy and Technology has the lead responsibility for the formulation and implementation of energy policy. more

Climate protection is the greatest challenge facing environmental policy. Climate researchers have identified numerous developments indicating that climate change is already underway. more

The "Renewable Energies Export Initiative" was launched by the German Bundestag in 2002 and is operated by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. The main objective is to contribute to climate protection by stimulating the acceptance and use of renewable energy in other countries. more

In times of scarce fossil fuel resources and continually rising energy prices, economic prosperity and competitiveness depend more than ever on the ability to use energy more efficiently - not just in Germany, but all around the world. more

The rough seas are a challenge both to humans and to materials, and are not easy to tame into providing a reliable power supply. Winds are roughly twice as strong at sea as when used on land.The challenge is to anchor the use of wind energy in an overall strategy for modernised energy systems and power grids. more