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Tag: Heating sector

Sector coupling – German coalition agreement and the heating market

Figure 2: Definition of sector coupling (Source: Energy Brainpool)
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The term sector coupling is used four times in the coalition agreement between CDU/CSU and SPD forming the new German government. This article analyses the key points of the new German government in terms of sector coupling and presents key figures and scenarios for the European heating markets.


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Transitioning the heating sector – What is necessary for decarbonizing the heating sector?

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Huge efforts are required in order to achieve the targets in the German climate action plan 2050. According to Agora Energiewende, increasing renovation rates, the installation of heat pumps and a stronger expansion of renewable energies will be necessary.


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