Clean Energy Highlights in Germany This Week

Record-Breaking Renewable Energy Share In July, Germany achieved a record high in the share of renewable energy in its public electricity supply, as part of its strategy to reach 80% renewable energy by 2030 (Clean Energy Wire). Boost in Onshore Wind Power Contracts Germany awarded 2.4 GW in onshore wind power contracts, significantly enhancing its wind energy capacity (Clean Energy Wire). Hydrogen Alliance with Morocco Germany and Morocco formed an alliance to support green hydrogen production and exports, focusing on reducing emissions in hard-to-electrify sectors like steel and chemicals (Clean Energy Wire). Expansion of Power Grid Permits The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) announced plans to double the permit procedures for power grid expansions by the end of the year, with major projects like Suedlink and SuedOstLink set to start construction soon (Clean Energy Wire).

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