Data centre flexibility in Germany and China

Data centres have significant potential to improve energy efficiency, to operate flexibly and to use renewable energy. Since data centre capacity and electricity demand are expected to rise significantly, this potential will only grow—targeted policies are required to tap into it. Various studies show a broad portfolio of technologies and measures available to data centres […]

Flexibility Technologies and Measures in the German Power System

The analysis “Flexibility Measures in the German Power System” is published by the German Energy Agency (dena) in the framework of the Sino-German Energy Transition Project. The project supports the exchange between Chinese government think tanks and German research institutions to strengthen the Sino-German scientific exchange on the energy transition and share German energy transition […]

Economics of Urban Distributed PV in China (EN)

This report Economics of Urban Distributed PV in China is a research analysis paper published by GIZ in the framework of the Sino-German Energy Transition Project. The project supports the exchange between Chinese government think tanks and German research institutions to strengthen the Sino-German scientific exchange on the energy transition and share German energy transition […]

Energy Storage in Germany – Present Developments and Applicability in China

The energy transition is key for reducing our carbon emissions. During the first half of 2020, Germany’s share of renewables exceeded 55% of net electricity production. Balancing the rising share of intermittent renewables calls for new solutions and business models. In Germany, energy storage has experienced a dynamic market environment in recent years, particularly for […]

China Renewable Energy Outlook 2019

In China Renewable Energy Outlook 2019 (CREO 2019) the possible role for renewable energy in the Chinese energy system is analysed and the scenarios provide a consistent vision as a foundation for policy development. The Stated Policies scenario expresses the impact of a firm implementation of announced polices. The Below 2 °C scenario shows a […]