Only five new wind turbines - but more permits
The expansion of wind energy in Saxony continues to falter, despite progress in obtaining permits. Experts are calling for more speed in expansion.
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Head of lignite producer Mibrag sees little chance of early coal phase-out in the East
The head of lignite producer Mibrag, Armin Eichholz, currently sees little chance of a premature coal phase-out in the east. Mibrag operates the Vereinigtes Schleenhain and Profen opencast mines in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt and generates electricity from the coal in the Schkopau and Lippendorf power plants, which are due to be taken off the grid in 2034/2035. The "traffic light" federal government would ideally like to bring forward the coal phase-out in the east from 2038 to 2030, but the Minister Presidents of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg are against this. Eichholz emphasized that the expansion of renewable energies is putting pressure on coal-fired power generation, but that the question of supply during lulls and when there is little sunshine is also relevant. The plans envisage the construction of around 40 gas-fired power plant units by 2030, but whether this is feasible remains questionable. Eichholz also emphasized that power plants would have to keep running if the supply of renewable energies was scarce and that coal could hardly be avoided if the gas-fired power plants were not completed in time. The question of whether it is still worthwhile for the power plant operators is also open.
Peaceful turn of the year in Dresden
The fire department reports a peaceful New Year in Dresden with no attacks on emergency services. There were 247 New Year's Eve call-outs, mainly for medical assistance due to excessive alcohol and drug consumption as well as injuries caused by fireworks.
Residential construction: Tense situation in the East German construction industry
High prices for building materials have long been a problem for construction companies in the East. Now the crisis in residential construction is particularly depressing the mood.
High number of people leaving the church in Saxony: trend set to continue in 2023
Once again this year, many believers in Saxony have turned their backs on the two major Christian churches. The trend in the number of people leaving continues, especially in the big cities.
Be careful with dietary supplements in the form of fruit gums
The Poisons Information Center warns of the danger of confusing food supplements in the form of fruit gums with normal sweets. Children could snack on these in large quantities. There are also fruit gums for adults with psychoactive substances.
Saxon Minister of Culture for better early childhood education
Saxony's Minister of Education Christian Piwarz (CDU) is committed to improving early childhood education in order to give all children equal opportunities in the education system.
"Silicon Saxony": High-tech sector in Saxony optimistic for 2024
Investments at Infineon and Globalfoundries, a new building at technology group Jenoptik and the planned relocation of TSMC as a major project: "Silicon Saxony" is growing and Saxony's high-tech industry is optimistic about 2024.
Saxony's Minister President criticizes the end of the electric car purchase premium
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer believes that trust in politics has been damaged and criticizes the end of the purchase premium for electric cars.
Mozart, Richard Strauss and operetta music: The Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden bids farewell at the ZDF New Year's Eve concert
The Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden bids farewell to 2023 at the ZDF New Year's Eve concert with Tugan Sokhiev on the podium.