Transformative strategies for a climate-positive planet

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The 20th annual IKEM Academy ‘Energy and Climate’ brought together 38 participants from 21 countries in Berlin on 3-7 July to develop common ideas for paths towards a climate-positive planet. The workshops, lectures and excursions unpacked innovative ideas and strategies to reach our climate targets on time, from policy and litigation to participation and science […]

Green ammonia as an essential component of the energy transition

In the CAMPFIRE project, the Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM) has published studies on the potential of green ammonia for the decarbonization of various sectors in Germany and Europe, and on the approval of ammonia-powered inland vessels. “Ammonia is in many ways a prime candidate to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our […]

WindEnergy Hamburg 2024

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WindEnergy Hamburg is the largest and most important fair for the global wind industry. Planners, manufacturers, suppliers, financiers, operators, service providers and companies of all sizes and orientations meet here. The fair is organized by Hamburg Messe und Congress in cooperation with Messe Husum & Congress. It is the world’s leading fair for the industry […]

How to effectively plan and approve ground-mounted photovoltaic systems

Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems on a green field

The energy transition is in full swing and the expansion of renewable energies plays a decisive role in the process. However, in order to achieve the government’s climate targets, it is necessary to accelerate the expansion of solar installations. In a new poster, IKEM and GermanZero therefore present a vision for enhancing the efficiency of […]

Mandatory PV installation on every car park?

The intended introduction of a photovoltaic (PV) obligation for existing car parks in France offers an opportunity to investigate whether a similar regulation could be implemented in German law.[1] A PV obligation for existing car parks would have considerable potential in Germany as well: a December 2022 study by Fraunhofer ISE estimated that covering 300,000 […]

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IKEM and EUETH will be hosting a series of side events at this year’s climate negotiations to discuss the energy-climate-defense nexus, the reconstruction of Ukraine’s energy system, and nature-based solutions for climate mitigation.