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RWE, Steag, Uniper, Vattenfall win coal closure deals

German utilities RWE, Steag, Uniper and Swedish utility Vattenfall will close some of their coal-fired plants, with a combined capacity of 4.4GW, after being successful in the first German tender for the closures of such facilities.

read more... 02/12/2020

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EU approves German scheme to compensate hard coal plants for early closure

The energy regulator will publish seven tenders for the closure of hard coal and small lignite-fired power plants that will take place annually until 2026

read more... 30/11/2020

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EU approves German coal phase-out tender mechanism

The European Commission today said Germany's coal phase-out tender mechanism to compensate operators for early closures promotes climate objectives and is in line with state-aid rules. But it said it will investigate the mechanism for closing lignite-fired plants.

read more... 26/11/2020

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EU approves German coal phase-out tender mechanism

The European Commission today said Germany's coal phase-out tender mechanism to compensate operators for early closures promotes climate objectives and is in line with state-aid rules. But it said it will investigate the mechanism for closing lignite-fired plants.

read more... 26/11/2020

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Germany awards 769 MW onshore wind in latest tender, highest since 2017

Germany's latest onshore wind auction was only marginally undersubscribed with 769 MW awarded of 825 MW offered, the highest volume in almost three years, grid regulator BNetzA said Oct. 26.

read more... 27/10/2020

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