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Press release No. N 012 of 1 March 2023 In 2022, 87% of the imported photovoltaic power stations came from China
From Germany's perspective, China is by far the most important country of origin of photovoltaic power stations. Roughly 87% of the photovoltaic power stations imported to Germany in 2022 came from the People's Republic. The Federal Statistical …
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Press release No. N 037 of 21 June 2022 2.2 million photovoltaic power stations installed in Germany
Increasing numbers of enterprises and households use solar energy for electricity production. In March 2022, there were 2.2 million photovoltaic power systems installed on roofs or the ground, providing a total net capacity of 58,400 megawatts. The …
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Press release No. N 031 of 23 May 2022 Ticket prices in short-distance transport up 19% on 2015
In view of sharp rises in energy costs, the Federal Government intends to make public short-distance passenger transport more attractive by introducing a temporary 9-euro ticket. Significant rise in short-distance passenger transport prices since …
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Press release No. N 045 of 7 July 2021 Mobility costs: households spend an average 233 euros per month on cars, 33 euros on bus, railway etc.
The question of how mobility can be sustainable and affordable also in the future is the starting point of many discussions at present. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports that households in 2018 spent an average 233 euros on the …
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Press release No. N 033 of 14 May 2021 Vegetarian and vegan food: production in 2020 up by more than a third on the previous year
Hot dog or tofu sausage, pork chops or seitan steak? An increasing number of consumers seem to opt for the vegetarian or vegan alternative. In 2020, businesses in Germany produced nearly 39% more meat substitute products than a year earlier. …