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Waste heat from Leuna is to supply around 100,000 Leipzig households with heat in future. The pipes for this will be manufactured in Sondershausen and delivered ready for installation.
Two and a half years of construction, millions invested, kilometers under high voltage: more electricity from wind and sun is now flowing between Leipzig and Erfurt.
40 percent more electricity, primarily from renewable energies: A central power line is being put into operation in Vieselbach near Erfurt to make the grid more stable and efficient.
The Swiss stock exchange is ending trading in Meyer Burger shares. The last trading day for the securities of the insolvent solar manufacturer has been set.
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn wants to replace diesel operation with the new battery-powered train. Training and test runs between Leipzig and Chemnitz are scheduled first.
Solarworld was once Germany's largest solar module manufacturer. Insolvency came in 2018. But the rights to the brand are still worth something today.
The East German Minister Presidents are in favor of new rules for the expansion of wind power. The chambers of industry and commerce consider this to be the wrong signal.
How Görlitz and Zgorzelec want to convert their district heating systems together - and why the new funding decision is crucial for the project, according to the mayor.
The employees of Thyssenkrupp in Chemnitz and Hohenstein-Ernstthal had bad premonitions. Now it is certain: the company is closing the sites with 270 employees.
Until now, the waste heat from the TotalEnergies refinery in Leuna has not been used. This is soon to change. Many thousands of households are to be supplied via a new connection to Leipzig.
The biofuel manufacturer Verbio earned significantly less last year, but sees opportunities for a quick recovery. Why the Executive Board still wants to suspend the dividend payment.
Large parts of the economy in Saxony depend on the automotive industry. But it is struggling with sales problems. Southwest Saxony is tackling the transformation and can count on millions in aid.
The federal government is investing up to 290 million euros in four large hydrogen centers. The first has now opened in Chemnitz. Here, companies receive help to test new products and bring them to market maturity.
Families and colleagues take to the streets together: Why 270 Thyssenkrupp employees fear for their future and what IG Metall is now demanding.
The Swiss mechanical engineering company Meyer Burger had set out to revive solar production in Germany. But in the face of massive competition from China, the plan has failed.
The Leipzig Chamber of Industry and Commerce warns: fewer wind power areas could slow down investments - and make electricity more expensive for companies and consumers.
The government's wind power plans are met with both approval and criticism: while local authorities benefit, the Greens see the energy transition at risk.
Up to 10,000 people in Leipzig without electricity: traffic lights even failed in parts of the city center. According to the municipal utilities, the cause is probably a technical fault.
More money for municipalities, but higher costs for wind turbine operators: what this means for the energy transition in Bavaria.
From birds to hamsters: the new data on the south-east link documents around 330 protected species along the planned power line.
Wind turbine operators are to pay affected municipalities in Saxony more money from 2026. The issue is now being discussed in the state parliament. Opinions differ.
Saxony's wind power is still in its infancy - why local authorities are now making a profit and what this means for local acceptance.
The expansion of wind power in Saxony is making slow progress. Now the financial incentive for local authorities is to be improved.
Production comes to a standstill, hundreds lose their jobs. The lights are going out at solar cell manufacturer Meyer Burger. The last hope is ongoing talks with interested parties.
The keyword in Lusatia is structural change. An industrial location that is now celebrating an anniversary is also experiencing this.
A medium-sized company in eastern Saxony specializes in the recycling of bicycle batteries. The Free State of Saxony is supporting a new repair center.
Around a third less electricity was generated from lignite in Saxony in 2023. Wind and solar power generation in particular have increased. Consumption has also fallen - especially in industry.
Electricity storage systems are considered important for the energy transition. In Saxony, the number of systems is continuously increasing.
The federal government wants to build new gas-fired power plants. But is southern Germany being systematically favored with a bonus? The Minister for Economic Affairs reassures us on a trip through the eastern German coal region.
The energy supplier Leag wants to replace lignite with gas-fired power plants. But after statements by the Federal Minister of Economics about a "southern bonus", things are boiling in Lusatia. How will Reiche be received?
The federal government wants to build new gas-fired power plants. They are to step in when the sun and wind do not provide enough electricity. But how much will eastern German coal regions benefit from the investments?
Earning money with electricity from your own roof? Sounds tempting, but in some cases it leads to trouble. These are the reasons.
Earning money with electricity from your own roof? Sounds tempting, but in some cases it leads to trouble. These are the reasons.
Unlike Germany, the Czech Republic is committed to nuclear energy and wants to build new plants near the border. This has met with rejection in Saxony. However, the Greens are missing a clear statement from the government.
Short-time working, standstill, filing for insolvency: how good are the chances of rescue for solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger? The insolvency administrator speaks of a good response in the search for investors.
Millions of solar installations, but hardly any German technology left: more and more insolvency applications are weighing on the long-troubled industry. According to experts, the solar boom is also slowing down in Germany.
The expansion of wind power is progressing nationwide. However, Saxony's share is not particularly large.
Forest areas are to be used for the expansion of wind power and photovoltaic systems - a classic conflict of interest. Because nature is also being destroyed in the process.
The German government does not want to reduce the electricity tax for private households for cost reasons. The local authorities consider this to be problematic for several reasons.
With the transition to renewables, there is growing concern about power cuts in times without wind and sun. Eins Energie has prepared for the worst-case scenario with a plant whose location is a secret.
"Fill up" with energy for a range of up to 325 kilometers in ten minutes. This is what a new generation of batteries for electric cars from Mercedes-Benz should be able to do.
The reduction in electricity tax will not be applied to everyone after all. Saxony's economy is disappointed.
The US chemical company Dow wants to close parts of its plants in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony. Associations fear a domino effect in the region.
The US chemical company Dow wants to close parts of its plants in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony. Associations fear a domino effect in the region.
People in the lignite mining regions of Lusatia and Central Germany are pushing for structural change. Some challenges are of particular concern to them.
The US chemical company Dow plans to close individual plants in Böhlen in Saxony and Schkopau in Saxony-Anhalt by the end of 2027. According to the company, around 550 regular employees in the two federal states will be affected.Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
In the district of Leipzig, a lignite excavator has to be moved to a new location and cross a main road to do so. How did the complex operation work out?
The boom in balcony power plants is also continuing in Saxony. There are even more plants per 1,000 households here than the national average.
The solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger continues to fight for its future. While preliminary insolvency proceedings are already underway in Germany, the company also wants to reposition itself in the USA.
Nuclear power heats things up. This also became clear during a debate in the Saxon state parliament. The occasion was plans from the neighboring Czech Republic.
The environmental organization warns: The Leag split-up threatens to cost Saxony and Brandenburg billions. It is now calling for the two state governments to intervene.
Saxony-Anhalt is driving forward the expansion of wind power - Saxony, on the other hand, is slowing down. Hesitant politics and local resistance are hindering the energy transition there, warns an energy company.
Leipzig is expanding its photovoltaic systems on municipal roofs. Around 2,300 MWh of green electricity per year cover the needs of 1,000 households.
Launched 25 years ago, the electricity exchange in Leipzig has developed into a global player. In future, it also wants to offer a platform for trading green hydrogen.
Nothing came out of the socket for a while. Around 6,000 Mitnetz customers in the Vogtland district were affected by the outage, which lasted several hours.
From 2027, new technologies for the circular economy are to be developed in Lusatia. The foundation stone has now been laid.
At the chemical giant Dow, the crisis is now also affecting those who were about to start their careers. In Schkopau and Böhlen, the entire training year has been canceled this year.
The contract for the construction of two new nuclear power plant units is signed in Prague in a hurry and without prior notice. Despite the critics.
Electric heaters lead a niche existence in Germany, but demand is increasing. That is why a Saxon family business is expanding its production.
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is also fighting for survival in Germany. Despite filing for insolvency, production is set to continue - for the time being.
Meyer Burger had set out to revive solar production in Germany. However, the company has fallen into a serious crisis. Now the employees are facing an uncertain future.
Short-time working was not enough. Now the Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is pulling the emergency brake at its German subsidiaries - the end of a foreseeable development for Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs.
Germany wants to be climate-neutral by 2045 and not emit more greenhouse gases than can be stored again. According to Saxony's head of government, this is too early.
Short-time working was not enough: Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is pulling the emergency brake at its three German subsidiaries.
The Swiss company is struggling with cheap competition from China. Now it is stopping its expansion plans in the USA. This could have repercussions in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
Rejection of wind turbines is not uncommon. In the district of Zwickau, citizens should be able to participate financially in a project. Can this ensure greater acceptance?
How can Deutsche Bahn work more economically and be sustainable? One answer to this question in its ICE plants is the use of electricity storage systems made from used electric car batteries.
Historic palaces, castles and gardens in Saxony are to move away from fossil fuels. The Altzella Monastery Park, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages, is making a start - with electricity from the sun.
The new Minister Katherina Reiche has barely taken office and announces the first measures for growth. She sees a lot of positive things in eastern Germany.
At the start of the East German Economic Forum, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Minister-President speaks forcefully. She is also confident with regard to the economy.
A driver fills up his car, but instead of having to pay, he receives money for every liter of gas. Unimaginable. But e-car owners could experience this - due to negative exchange electricity prices.
Hydrogen is seen as a key to the energy transition and Chemnitz is at the forefront of these developments. A Master's degree course on the subject will be starting soon.
While electricity already often comes from renewable sources, there is a lot of catching up to do when it comes to the heating transition. According to EnviaM, higher costs compared to oil and gas are also a sticking point.
The EEX energy exchange is massively expanding its business. In addition to electricity and gas, CO2 certificates are also traded here - and more products are to be added soon.
The chemical industry is under pressure. The Managing Director of the Leuna Chemical Park is calling for a different energy policy and is relying on Russian gas.
The Swiss company Meyer Burger Technology AG has three sites in Germany. Months ago, the company announced job cuts worldwide - now there is short-time working.
Many people in Saxony also want to use their own solar power. Many things are technically possible. But there are too many hurdles, criticize the solar industry and science.
Until now, Leipzig's district heating has largely come from the Lippendorf lignite-fired power plant. As this is soon to come to an end, alternatives are needed. One of these comes from the neighboring federal state.
The current crises are also affecting Saxony's economy. Alongside concerns, there is always positive news.
Consumer prices are rising faster in Saxony than in the rest of the country. This has been placing an above-average burden on households for months.
Drivers currently pay the most for refueling in Bavaria and Saxony. Rhineland-Palatinate has also become significantly more expensive in a state comparison. The city states, on the other hand, get off more cheaply.
Germany's infrastructure has a lot of catching up to do. This applies not least to the electricity grid. The eastern German electricity grid operator Mitnetz has therefore planned huge investments.
Saxony's chemical industry is clearly operating at full capacity. This not only puts jobs at risk - but also the future of entire locations.
An international investor is investing in the Leipzig-based VNG subsidiary Balance in order to expand the biogas business. What plans is VNG pursuing with this?
Leipzig invites you to the Saxon Energy Days 2025 - Experience lectures, guided tours and more about the energy transition free of charge from April 5 to 26.
The Saxon Greens fear for the fruits of their government work over the past five years. This is because projects are now being called into question again - for example in the area of wind power.
The loan enables the expansion and modernization of the electricity grid. New substations and high-voltage lines will secure the supply.
The energy group VNG no longer wants to purchase gas from Russia, even in the long term. The company is distancing itself from political mind games and is focusing on secure sources.
VNG ends 2024 with a solid result despite the difficult situation and continues to focus on green gases. But what the future of energy supply will look like depends on more than just the company.
The wind blows in the north and is used as renewable energy. The electricity is mainly consumed in southern Germany. The expansion of the grid is on its way.
Czech investors EPH and PPF took over the opencast lignite mines and power plants in Lusatia in 2016. Now they are parting ways with the investment in Saxony and Brandenburg. What does this mean?
Since 2020, the number of breweries nationwide has fallen by almost 100. However, there has been an increase in Saxony.
Almost three quarters of electricity consumption in the east comes from renewables. Solar expansion in particular is continuing to increase. This poses challenges for grid operators.
The "Ostvogtland Wärme" project starts with exploratory work on sustainable energy supply from geothermal energy. All the details on the kick-off in Auerbach.
Grid operators are also noticing the increase in renewable energies. In the grid of one of the largest operators in eastern Germany, it is not only the number of production plants that is growing.
Millions for fresh ideas: Companies in the Central German region can now apply for funding again. The competition supports sustainable and digital projects with up to 900,000 euros.
On windy and sunny days with low consumption, the price of electricity can plummet. Then customers are sometimes even paid money on the exchange. Can consumers benefit from this?
Hydrogen-capable gas-fired power plants are a prerequisite for phasing out coal - but plans are stalling. An industry association is appealing to the future government to make quick decisions.
Quickly refueled and emission-free on the road: BMW is using hydrogen trucks to transport components for the first time. But the technology still has one hurdle.
The housing and energy industry in Saxony is critical of excessive regulation. The limits of resilience have been reached.