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High costs for gas, hard coal and CO<sub>2</sub> drive up electricity prices

High costs for gas, hard coal and CO2 drive up electricity prices

July 30, 2021 |

Prices on the electricity exchange are currently higher than they have been since 2008. A new analysis by the Institute of Energy Economics (EWI) identifies factors for this.

Institute launches EWI Academy

June 29, 2021 |

The Institute of Energy Economics (EWI) offers trainings on energy economics topics for policy and practice.

EWI Insights: The “charging trilemma” in smart charging of electric cars

June 23, 2021 |

Charging electric cars poses challenges for power grids. But research and practice can alleviate the so-called charging trilemma. An article by Arne Lilienkamp and Wolfgang Ketter.

Simulation game: Students simulate climate protection negotiations

June 22, 2021 |

At the 13th edition of the CEMS Model UNFCCC simulation game, students simulate international climate politics as they would at the United Nations.

MAGPIE project: EWI researches smarter, greener ports

MAGPIE project: EWI researches smarter, greener ports

June 2, 2021 |

An international consortium of 45 companies, research institutes and port operators is investigating how ports can become more sustainable, greener and smarter in the MAGPIE research project.

Hydrogen market ramp-up: energy suppliers take on a central role

Hydrogen market ramp-up: energy suppliers take on a central role

April 30, 2021 |

Energy suppliers are already positioning themselves as key players in the production of green hydrogen. A new EWI policy brief also highlights challenges in coordinating demand.

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