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Prospects for pumped-hydro storage in Germany

Steffen, Bjarne - In: Energy Policy 45 (2012) C, pp. 420-429

After a period of hibernation, the development of pumped-hydro storage plants in Germany regains momentum. Motivated by …

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The seesaw of Germany's biofuel policy – Tracing the evolvement to its current state

Kaup, Felix; Selbmann, Kirsten - In: Energy Policy 62 (2013) C, pp. 513-521

fully understood. This article aims at showing the drivers that led to an introduction of biofuel policies in Germany and … explains Germany's pioneering role in the promotion of bioenergy. Thereby the focus lies on the role of the main actors and … renewable energies. Along the seesaw of Germany's biofuel policies seven discourse coalitions were identified who compete for …

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Lobbying the ‘Energiewende’. Assessing the effectiveness of strategies to promote the renewable energy business in Germany

Sühlsen, Kathrin; Hisschemöller, Matthijs - In: Energy Policy 69 (2014) C, pp. 316-325

The article examines the influence of renewable energy companies on the decision-making process related to the German energy transition. It identifies clusters of different lobbying activities and styles through in depth interviews with 20 stakeholders from policy-making and business. The...

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Importance of policy for energy system transformation: Diffusion of PV technology in Japan and Germany

Chowdhury, Sanjeeda; Sumita, Ushio; Islam, Ashraful; … - In: Energy Policy 68 (2014) C, pp. 285-293

Photovoltaic (PV) has the highest cost reduction potential among all renewable energy sources (RES). To overcome institutional barriers, developing the technology, and creating an initial market, policies are needed. Comparative case studies of Japan and German PV sector from 1990 to 2011 were...

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Impact of the German nuclear phase-out on Europe's electricity generation—A comprehensive study

Bruninx, Kenneth; Madzharov, Darin; Delarue, Erik; … - In: Energy Policy 60 (2013) C, pp. 251-261

The combination of the ambitious German greenhouse gas reduction goals in the power sector and the nuclear phase-out raises many questions concerning the operational security of the German electricity generation system. This paper focusses on the technical feasibility (electricity generation and...

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Is Germany׳s energy transition a case of successful green industrial policy? Contrasting wind and solar PV

Pegels, Anna; Lütkenhorst, Wilfried - In: Energy Policy 74 (2014) C, pp. 522-534

In this paper, we address the challenge of Germany׳s energy transition (Energiewende) as the centrepiece of the country …

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Institutional change in European natural gas markets and implications for energy security: Lessons from the German case

Westphal, Kirsten - In: Energy Policy 74 (2014) C, pp. 35-43

useful case study, as Germany is the biggest continental gas market, a major hub and transport country which has largely …

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Allocating greenhouse gas emissions in the German federal system: Regional interests and federal climate governance

Monstadt, Jochen; Scheiner, Stefan - In: Energy Policy 74 (2014) C, pp. 383-394

The academic debate on climate policies often portrays Germany as one of the most successful cases. Despite its federal …

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Labor demand effects of rising electricity prices: Evidence for Germany

Cox, Michael; Peichl, Andreas; Pestel, Nico; Siegloch, … - In: Energy Policy 75 (2014) C, pp. 266-277

Germany continues to play a pioneering role in replacing conventional power plants with renewable energy sources. While …

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