This was the motto of the VDMA Energy Networking Day held in Frankfurt on May 7 and 8. Around 80 members from several trade associations came together to discuss strategically relevant issues relating to energy and climate policy.
Leading industry associations are urging the rapid implementation of hybrid offshore connections for the production of hydrogen.
A division of the German electricity bidding zone would be a drastic change to the system and would call into question many projects that have already been initiated. Rapid and consistent grid expansion is crucial in order to counter existing system bottlenecks.
The amendment to the German Federal Emission Protection Ordinance (4th BImSchV) by the German legislator brings clarity and relief both for the placing on the market of smaller electrolysers below 5 MW and for large-scale plants.
Dr. Dennis Rendschmidt, Managing Director of VDMA Power Systems, comments on the significance of the coalition agreement for the energy plant engineering industry:
The Federal Network Agency today published the results of the first tender for onshore wind energy in 2025.
After the second face-to-face meeting on 8.11.2024 and numerous further online meetings of the 7 sub-working groups, the first drafts and H2 requirements lists are available. (update no. 3)
The modern production world depends crucially on a secure and equally modern energy supply. The variety of solution ideas will be presented at Hannover Messe.
Innovative solutions and pioneering technologies at the world's largest industrial trade fair.
In this session of the event series "With new knowledge into the year 2025", VDMA Power Systems will shed light on the topic of PFAS in the energy sector.
The industry associations of the German offshore wind industry and the non-profit German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation today published the expansion figures for 2024.
In the IEA's 2024 "Energy Technology Perspectives" report, the agency looks at global market developments in green technologies and the resilience of their production chains.
The majority of a wind turbine can be recycled, but recycling composite materials is a challenge. As the industry grows, the responsibility for sustainable solutions increases.
In January, VDMA Power Systems is launching a new series of events entitled "Into 2025 with new knowledge", in which relevant technical and regulatory topics for companies in the power plant engineering sector will be highlighted.
2025 is the last year before CBAM’s full implementation, what are the latest developments EU companies need to consider?
2024 was a record year for onshore wind energy: A total of 2,405 new onshore wind turbines with a capacity of 14,056 MW were approved in Germany.
Visitors to Husum 2025 will find information, inspiration and networking on all aspects of renewable energies and the development of onshore and offshore in Germany and beyond.
From February 11 - 13, international decision-makers from the energy industry will meet at the trade fair in Essen. VDMA Power Systems is part of the diverse forum program.
The COP29 world climate conference is taking place in Baku (Azerbaijan) from November 11 to 29. Find out here what topics will be discussed there and how the results could affect the mechanical and plant engineering sector.
Climate protection needs sufficient resources - both financially and technologically. The climate conference in Baku must set the right course for this.
From November 26-28, the HEATEXPO trade fair in Dortmund will offer a platform for exchange between politicians, municipal utilities and suppliers on current topics in the field of heat supply.
At the Expert Stage of EnergyDecentral, VDMA Power Systems will be presenting discussion panels and specialist lectures.
On October 29, the European Commission hosted a webinar explaining the application process for strategic recognition of manufacturing projects under the Net-Zero Industry Act.
Buildings make a significant contribution to energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Energy-efficient buildings can drastically reduce these emissions. Outdated heating systems and inefficient technology lead to a considerable waste of energy.
On August 29, Germany published its updated national energy and climate plan. In these plans, each EU member state provides comprehensive information on its national energy and climate policy for the next 10 years.
At an initial public meeting on 3.9.2024 at the VDMA in Frankfurt, almost 50 experts specified the aim and focus of the project and defined working groups. Initial results will be discussed on 8.11.2024. (Update no. 2)
13 companies and initiatives from NRW presented themselves at the NRW state joint stand at WindEnergy in Hamburg, the world's largest leading trade fair for the onshore and offshore wind industry.
The German Supply Chain Act places an undue burden on small and medium-sized industrial companies. The CDU/CSU is therefore quite rightly calling for it to be repealed in the Bundestag.
Generating energy from marine energy plants is a necessary building block for achieving European and global climate targets. So far, most of the systems are prototypes in various stages of development.
The Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) published the new funding guideline "Federal Funding for Industry and Climate Protection (BIK)" on August 23.
Popular science publications are full of statements about the "end of oil & gas". But what is the reality?
From September 24 to 27, 2024, companies and initiatives from NRW will be exhibiting at the joint state stand at WindEnergy Hamburg.
The Federal Network Agency today published the results of the second tender for offshore wind energy for centrally pre-investigated areas in the North Sea
The ramp-up of renewable energies is sometimes a challenge for stability. Pumped storage can provide a flexible remedy here and thus ensure the stability of the grids and security of supply.
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWK) today published an options paper on the design of the electricity market.
In 2023, the National Hydrogen Council (NWR) published an initial hydrogen demand analysis, which the body has recently revised.
In a first pre-kickoff meeting (26.6.2024 at VDMA Frankfurt) the aim and direction of the approval guideline were discussed with 40 interested parties. Next date 3.9.2024.
The energy research report shows that Germany has a strong research landscape. However, energy research must respond more strongly to market offensives by competitors such as China.
The deforestation regulation forces us to act.
After initial preparations, the VDMA invites you to the pre-kick-off meeting on June 26, 2024 to establish a committee for the development of the VDMA Specification "Approval guidelines for H2 plants".
Today, the Cabinet approved the amendment to the Carbon Dioxide Storage Act (KSpG) and the key points of the German government's carbon management strategy.
Development of the value chain picks up speed
In its EV Outlook 2023, the IEA presents current trends in the global EV market. This has continued to grow strongly over the past year and is driving further innovation.
The current episode of the VDMA Industry Podcast is dedicated to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a bridging technology in mechanical and plant engineering. Industry needs to become independent of Russian gas and LNG offers a good opportunity here - if the infrastructure is right and the right political course is set.
