The energy transition is a powerful economic driver for the Hanover region. A study by DIW Econ shows that an ambitious energy transition by 2035 would result in additional investments of around €24.9 billion, €14.3 billion of which would directly benefit the Hanover region. This could generate around €9.5 billion in gross value added and create an average of around 4,100 jobs. Local budgets would also benefit significantly, with projected additional tax revenues of around €470 million.
The potential for creating value from wind energy in Germany.
This study by DIW Econ shows that innovative technology could create thousands of jobs and contribute to the energy transition.
The study, commissioned by Airborne Wind Europe, shows that airborne wind energy (AWE) offers significant economic opportunities for Germany. It has the potential to accelerate the energy transition, provide new industrial impetus, and generate high-quality employment opportunities.
TU Dresden – Driver for Business, Innovation and Growth
With around 30,000 students from 125 countries, 17 faculties and 119 degree programs, TU Dresden is one of the leading technical universities in Germany. As a University of Excellence and part of the DRESDEN-concept alliance, it drives innovation and strengthens Saxony as a business location through research cooperations and spin-offs.
The economic power behind housing
Residential construction has been a major contributor to Germany’s economic growth in recent decades. However, current forecasts point to a worrying decline in the real volume of residential construction, which could have far-reaching consequences. This development underlines the urgent need to strengthen residential construction as a driver of economic recovery.
Cheap new world? Comparison of the energy costs of a fossil-based and a green household
Whether a sustainable lifestyle is financially worthwhile for households is a matter of public debate. The high initial investment in particular reinforces the prejudice that switching to renewable energies is the morally correct but expensive alternative to a fossil-fuelled lifestyle. A cost comparison carried out by DIW Econ on behalf of Enpal B.V. suggests that the opposite is true.