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𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀   🇨🇳 Earlier this month, experts, policymakers and industry leaders gathered in Shanghai for an annual forum that explores issues at the intersection of the clean #energytransition and #climatechange.   The event, co-organised by Agora Energy Transition China, Agora Energiewende and the SHANGHAI INSTITUTES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES and the Energy Investment Professional Committee of IAC addressed critical topics such as opportunities for international collaboration on clean energy supply chains, developments in China’s carbon market and the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (#CBAM) as well as their implications for both China and Europe. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:   🤝 China can cooperate with countries like Germany and the UK in key areas such as market access and transparency in the global supply chain. Though the supply chain may vary geographically, countries have diverse opportunities depending on their resources. China’s position in the global supply chain will remain critical, especially in terms of industrial competitiveness and global connectivity. In this regard, speakers reiterated that climate policy and the pursuit of #climateneutrality are important common goals that requires international collaboration.   🏭 As China expands its national carbon market to include steel, cement and aluminium, alongside the EU’s implementation of CBAM, industries face both challenges and opportunities. Companies can leverage these opportunities by transitioning early to low-carbon production methods and switching to renewable electricity solutions.   The Shanghai Dialogue was broadcast live, viewed in real-time by more than 2.6 million people, underscoring the relevance of these important topics both in China and beyond. 👏 Thank you to our speakers, participants, organisers and partners for the insightful and timely discussions.   Kevin J. Tu | Isadora Wang | Zhou Yang | Wenbo ZHAO | Lukas Meyer | 上海交通大学 | Oxford Institute for Energy Studies | Fudan University | Jotham Peters | Navius Research, Inc | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH | Alfredo Montufar-Helu | Adrien Assous | Sandbag | Wuhan University | Simon Gabriel Müller | Agora Energiewende | Nanjing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴: 𝗟𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 – 𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗸𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘁𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 ⚡️ Ein klimaneutrales Energiesystem der Zukunft wird insgesamt mehr Strom über längere Strecken transportieren. Damit dies gelingt, muss das Stromnetz ausgebaut werden. Gleichzeitig wird es immer wichtiger, das bestehende Netz effizienter zu nutzen zum Beispiel mithilfe lokaler Preissignale. 💡 Vor diesem Hintergrund möchten wir Sie gemeinsam mit unserem Projektpartner Fraunhofer IEE herzlich zu unserem nächsten Webinar einladen! Diskutieren Sie mit uns die Chancen und Herausforderungen lokaler Preise für Deutschland, basierend auf unserer kommenden Studie „Lokale Preise – Niedrigere Stromkosten durch besseres Marktdesign“. 📺 Zudem erwartet Sie die Vorstellung unseres neuen Online-Tools, des lokalen Agorameters. Das Tool ist eine Erweiterung unseres Agorameters und in dieser Form einzigartig  – es macht die Effekte lokaler Preise sichtbar und sorgt für eine belastbare Daten- und Diskussionsgrundlage. 📝 Mehr Informationen und Details zur Anmeldung gibt’s hier: https://lnkd.in/dGUm2hJi #Agorameter #Klimaneutralität #Energiewende #Marktdesign Katharina Hartz Philipp Godron Simon Gabriel Müller

𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗸𝗵𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 #COP29 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁   🇰🇿 Last week, our colleague Tatiana Lanshina spoke at a COP29 event focusing on Kazakhstan’s path to a just #energytransition. The event was co-organised by Agora Energiewende, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, UNDP Kazakhstan, Zhasyl damu and the NDC Partnership.   💬 Discussions focused on Kazakhstan’s next Nationally Determined Contribution #NDC which is set to be finalised by July 2025. Panelists emphasised that beyond emission reduction targets, the NDC should outline a clear vision for decarbonising the economy to attract climate finance. They also highlighted the potential to increase the share of renewables in Kazakhstan by 20% by 2035 and the importance of phasing down coal generation.   📈 In this regard, Samarth Kumar, PhD from the Energy Data and Modelling team at Agora Energiewende tuned in online to present preliminary results of Agora’s power sector modelling for the NDC. In the reference scenario, based on the current official plans, coal power capacity could 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 by 30% by 2035. In the cost-optimisation scenario, coal capacity decreases by 15%, with the expansion of wind energy helping to meet projected future demand.   📑 Our recent study, led by Tatiana Lanshina in cooperation with Qazaq Green Association, outlines how Kazakhstan in pursuit of this cost-optimised goal can phase down coal in a way that is both economically sustainable and socially just. Coal currently accounts for 66% of electricity generation, 80% of heat and 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions in Kazakhstan.   The study identifies key building blocks needed for Kazakhstan to successfully transition away from coal. These include:   🔹 A clear decision on coal phase-down and timeline for decommissioning existing coal power plants 🔹 Inclusive planning with input from all key stakeholders – from national government bodies, coal region administrations, companies (both related to coal and those that can create alternative growth opportunities), labor unions, non-profit organisations and academic institutions 🔹 Economic diversification, especially in coal mining regions 🔹 Support for the integration of renewable energy sources into the existing energy system, particularly grid infrastructure improvements 🔹 Learning from the experiences of other countries while tailoring solutions to Kazakhstan’s unique context   Many thanks to all the organisers, speakers and participants for the lively discussion.   Mansur Oshurbayev | Edil Zhanbyrshin | Mazhilis of Parliament | Christian Redl | Nga Ngo Thuy | Vladimir Asikritov | Emeline Spire | Dimitri Pescia   📚 Read the full study “𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗸𝗵𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻: 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀” here: https://lnkd.in/dGHQ5AvA

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: As governments gather in Baku for #COP29, the urgency of collective #climateaction is clearer than ever. Individual countries’ emission reduction strategies can provide valuable lessons to inform the global talks.   Germany has committed itself to being #climateneutral by 2045 and has made significant strides in renewable energy – but it still needs to tackle both sociopolitical and economic challenges along its path. Against this backdrop, a recent Agora study models a climate-neutral scenario for Germany in 2045, outlining possible solutions across sectors on how to get there. The executive summary is now available also in English.   💰 The study finds that by redirecting funds from fossil fuel technologies to climate-friendly alternatives, Germany could mobilise nearly three-quarters of the investment needed to become climate neutral. Additional investment required specifically for climate action from 2025-2045 amounts to just 3% of GDP, three quarters of which would be private investment.   Furthermore, a balanced mix of policy measures is critical for a just and cost-efficient transition to climate neutrality and includes:   💡 Price-based incentives such as carbon pricing to make fossil fuels more expensive and climate-friendly technologies more attractive   ⚖️ Market regulation to restrict access to fossil technologies, ensure a fair distribution of costs and to create investment security   💰 Financial support for households and businesses to enable them to invest in climate-friendly solutions such as building retrofits or electric vehicles   🌱 Strategic investments in infrastructure development, including for sustainable energy and transport   In our scenario, electricity costs remain stable until 2030 despite significant grid expansion, and then even fall by 20% up until 2045. Germany’s dependence on energy imports would also decrease by 85% over the next 20 years.   As countries around the world look towards meeting their climate commitments, Agora’s analysis of Germany demonstrates how a balanced policy mix can set the course to mobilise the necessary investments and ensure a socially equitable pathway to climate neutrality by 2045.   The study “𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁-𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻” was conducted together with Agora Industry, Agora Verkehrswende and Agora Agrar.   👉 Read the English version of the executive summary here: https://lnkd.in/dKYFfykR

Accelerating #cleanheating globally is a key strategy towards meeting #climategoals. Drawing on our work in the European context, we are proud to have contributed to the updated version of the “Policy Toolkit for Global Mass Heat Pump Deployment”. The comprehensive guide covers key approaches from support to building owners and regulatory alignment to effective communication. New additions include chapters on equity and real-world policy case studies from around the world. Congratulations to everyone involved in the update at Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) CLASP Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) Crux Alliance Agora Energiewende ! Explore the toolkit here ➡ https://bit.ly/4hV7WPd

💡 Die Stimmen der Skeptiker von Klimaschutzmaßnahmen werden sowohl auf nationaler als auch internationaler Ebene lauter. Dabei betont Simon Gabriel Müller, Direktor Deutschland von Agora Energiewende, dass Klimaschutz kein Selbstzweck ist. 📌 Hier den #Gastkommentar weiterlesen: https://lnkd.in/eDhpXKXy (€) #klimaschutz #nachhaltigkeit #energiewende #klimawandel

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 As demand for electricity grows the need for a stable and resilient power system becomes more important. This is evolving to an even more critical task as we transition towards clean energy with solar, wind and batteries gradually replacing fossil-based power plants. Renewables-based generation, which is connected non-synchronously via inverters, can provide voltage related system services, but it is more complex for them to provide frequency related services. This poses the question: How can “system services” be provided most efficiently in the future? Our event addresses this question. We invite you to the presentation of a new study undertaken by M.P.E. Power System Consultants commissioned by Agora Energiewende which provides insights on the technical aspects of the provision of system services. Key topics that will be discussed: ⚡️ What are crucial elements of system stability and system services? ⚡️ What kind of strategies can be applied to ensure sufficient capacity in renewables-based power systems?  ⚡️ How do experts from system operators and the wind, gas turbine and battery industry view the different solutions? 🔍 Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of system stability requirements in a clean energy grid. 📅 Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024 🕑 Time 10:00-11:30 am Don’t miss out—register here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dB-mZ4p5 👉 We're delighted to welcome our expert speakers and panelists, including host: Emeline Spire (Agora Energiewende); Moderator: Alexander Dusolt (Agora Energiewende), Markus Pöller (M.P.E. Power System Consultants) Panelists: Shurooque Baloch MIET CEng Baloch (National Electricity System Operator) Annette Jantzen, EUGINE – The European Engine Power Plants Association Inga Skrypalle (Vestas) Benjamin Joseph B., Fluence Johannes von Schkopp, TenneT TSO GmbH #renewables #powersystem #electricitygrid #systemstability #cleanenergy

Agorameter Review Oktober 2024 vs. Oktober 2023 – die wichtigsten Ergebnisse im Überblick: 👉 Die Windenergie machte mit 27 % den größten Anteil aus. Dies war jedoch deutlich weniger als im Oktober 2023, wo 34 % des Strommixes aus Windenergie stammten. 👉 Rund jede vierte kWh stammte aus Kohle (25 %), was für Oktober leider nicht ungewöhnlich ist. Dennoch wurde der Durchschnittswert der letzten drei Jahre (27 %) leicht unterschritten. Unser Themenfokus im Oktober: Solar-Einspeisespitzen 🌞 ➡️ Wie kann das Potential von PV-Anlagen für eine systemdienlichere Einspeisung nutzbar gemacht werden? Die vollständige Monatsauswertung für Oktober können Sie auf unserer Webseite als interaktive Online-Publikation nachlesen. Hier geht’s lang: https://bit.ly/4eyovhd #Agorameter #ErneuerbareEnergien #Windenergie #Photovoltaik #Kohlestrom #Strommix

📣 Don’t miss our #COP29 side event – 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹: 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀   🌐 Around the world, the structural transformation of coal regions plays a crucial role in achieving #climateneutrality. By harnessing the potential of #renewableenergy, regions can drive economic revitalisation while reducing emissions, creating a more resilient and sustainable future. An effective, fair and transparent transition that considers socio-economic impacts and addresses inequalities is key to ensuring a smooth shift away from coal.   🤝 Tailored regional transition strategies are essential to helping economies in coal regions address challenges such as economic uncertainty or unemployment as they move away from fossil fuels. Fostering collaboration among regions facing similar challenges – yet at different stages of their transitions – and promoting the exchange of best practices and lessons learned can accelerate a just and inclusive transition across regions globally.   If you are at #COP29, join us to explore how lessons on regional coal transitions can be applied in diverse contexts, with Agora Energiewende, Shanxi Coshare Innovation Institute of Energy & Environment and Green Camel Bell. 📅 Monday, 18 November 2024 🕰️ 11:30-13:00 #Baku local time 📍 Side Event Room 3 of the Blue Zone   Delighted to welcome our expert speakers, including Kevin J. Tu (Agora Energy Transition China) as moderator, Dr. Zhen Huang (Chinese Academy of Engineering and Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Dr. Dirk Messner (Umweltbundesamt - German Environment Agency) among others from coal regions in 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮, the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 and 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮.

Grüne Leitmärkte für klimafreundliche und kreislauffähige Grundstoffe wie Zement und Stahl sind auf dem Weg zu einer klimaneutralen und resilienten Industrie unerlässlich. Gelingt es, die Nachfrage nach diesen Produkten anzureizen und die neuen, grünen Märkte schnell zu skalieren, können die Gesamtkosten der Transformation langfristig sinken. So kann die heimische Industrie sich eine Vorreiterrolle sichern. Trotz erster entscheidender Schritte beim Aufbau von Leitmärkten bleiben offene Fragen und weiterer Handlungsbedarf. Wir laden Sie ein, im Rahmen unserer nächsten Veranstaltung in Berlin gemeinsam folgende Themen zu diskutieren: 🌱 Wo stehen 🇩🇪 & 🇪🇺 bei der Schaffung von Leitmärkten? 🌱 Welche Chancen und Herausforderungen kommen auf uns zu? Welche Lücken müssen geschlossen werden? 🌱 Welchen Sektoren und Politikmaßnahmen sollte Priorität eingeräumt werden? 🌱 Wie kann ein Instrumentenmix aussehen, der gleichzeitig für Flexibilität sorgt und eine Zielrichtung vorgibt? 🌱 Welche industriellen Impulse sind auf nationaler wie europäischer Ebene zu erwarten? Diese Fragestellungen diskutieren wir mit Verterter:innen der Politik, nationaler und europäischer Industrieunternehmen sowie der Zivilgesellschaft auf zwei spannenden Panels. Unsere Gäste sind: Dr. Beate Baron, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz Dr. Martin Theuringer, Geschäftsführer, Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl Dr.-Ing. Antje Eichler Eichler, Hauptverband der Deutschen Bauindustrie Lothar Fehn Krestas, Bundesministerium für Wohnen, Stadtentwicklung und Bauwesen Prof. Dr. Martin Pehnt, ifeu - Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung Heidelberg gGmbH Unsere Agora-Expert:innen Uta Weiß, Programmleiterin Gebäude/Wärmenetze, und Julia Metz, Programmleiterin Grundsatzfragen - Übergreifende Fragen der Klima- und Industriepolitik, werden uns als Moderatorinnen durch die Veranstaltung führen. 📅 Wann? Donnerstag, 5. Dezember 2024 | 15:30 – 19:30 Uhr 📍 Wo? AXICA Sky Lobby | Pariser Platz 3 | 10117 Berlin Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie digital oder vor Ort in Berlin begrüßen zu dürfen! Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos, die Anmeldung erfolgt über unsere Webseite. Zur Registrierung und zum Programm geht’s hier: https://lnkd.in/eT8HaCFc #grüneLeitmärkte #Leitmärkte #Klimaneutralität #Industrie #klimaneutraleIndustrie Frank Peter, Kathy Reimann, Eleanor Batilliet, Helen R.