Agora Energiewende

News

29 September 2024

Stricter EU ‘low-carbon‘ hydrogen rules would help drive clean grid-based production

On Friday 27 September, the European Commission released draft rules for what counts as ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen in the EU. Below is a statement by Frauke Thies,...

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Press Release
16 September 2024

Ambitious climate action would grow Europe’s economy

Investments in line with Europe’s expected 2040 climate target would create important economic opportunities across sectors, according to a new report by Agora...

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Press Release
24 July 2024

Navigating the promises and pitfalls of ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen in Europe

‘Low-carbon’ hydrogen made with fossil gas must have strong safeguards if it is to make a positive contribution to Europe’s transition to climate neutrality. A...

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Press Release

What we’re working on

Please choose a topic to learn more about our main areas of work and gain access to relevant publications.

Scaling up renewable energy 128
Zero-emissions power systems 188
Buildings and heat transition 34
Hydrogen 57
Financing and investing in the transition 44
Fossil gas phase-down 18

Impulse

EU policies for climate neutrality in the decisive decade

Europe needs to consider climate in all policy areas – from security to fiscal planning, agriculture to industrial development – for a successful transition to net zero. The next policy cycle will need to implement and build on the “Fit for 55” policy package and set an emission reduction target for 2040. In the run-up to the European elections, this discussion paper outlines 20 initiatives for the next Commission to accelerate emission reductions, strengthen solidarity and competitiveness, and safeguard a sound financial base.

Events

22 October 2024 15:00 - 16:15h CEST

POSTPONED - Investing in the Green Deal

The macroeconomic impacts of climate action and the future of EU’s climate funding. This webinar has been postponed. Date not confirmed.

Format

Webinar
10 April 2024 13:00 - 15:00h

Boosting flexibility in distribution systems

How to address challenges in distribution grids during the energy transition. Join this webinar for stimulating insights.

Format

Webinar

Media content

Video
21 March 2024 13:30 - 17:00h

Between CBAM, equity, and ambition – finding a just way to reach climate targets

In this in-person event discussed on the impact of CBAM in the form of a dialogue between EU and non-EU countries (BETD partner event)

Location

Event Berlin

Data & Tools

Data and analysis are at the heart of Agora’s daily work. We also believe in the importance of transparency. As part of this commitment, the tools, analyses and databases we've developed are freely available to enable informed decision-making.

All Data & Tools

EU Climate Funding Tracker

Data visualisation on the EU's contribution to national climate investment in 2021-2027

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Tool
Levelised Cost of Hydrogen Calculator

The LCOH calculator is an interactive Excel tool that calculates simple levelised cost of hydrogen.

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Tool
Agorameter

Current, historical and future charts showing changes in German power consumption as well as in the production of power from conventional and renewable sources.

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Tool

International

Agora in the World

Agora Energiewend is active in a variety of regions and countries and has offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Berlin and Brussels. We furthermore cooperate with a wide network of partner think tanks on the ground. Explore our international work.

Scaling up renewable energy 128

Zero-emissions power systems 188

Buildings and heat transition 34

Hydrogen 57

Financing and investing in the transition 44

Fossil gas phase-down 18