U.S. Germany Climate and Energy Partnership
In May 2022, Germany and the United States signed a joint declaration officially establishing the Climate and Energy Partnership. The Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG, together with adelphi and the local partner, the German American Chambers of Commerce (AHKs), supports the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) in implementing the climate and energy cooperation. The bilateral activities within this cooperation are coordinated by theﾠGerman Support Office in Chicago, Illinois.
The partnership’s current focus is on offshore wind, hydrogen, electromobility, and cooperation with third countries. As part of this consortium, RENAC organises delegation trips for U.S. stakeholders and delegates to Germany.ﾠThe delegation trips have been in-person events in Berlin and surrounding cities in Germany and dynamic multiday, virtual events.
In 2022, RENAC organised two delegation trips for U.S. stakeholders to meet with experts from Germany. The focus of the two trips was on hydrogen and offshore wind energy, which were identified as key topics for the transatlantic dialogue.
Energy Cooperation Canada and Germany
In March 2021, Germany and Canada established the Canada-Germany Energy Partnership. The Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG, together with adelphi and the Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, supports the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) in implementing the energy cooperation. The bilateral activities within this framework are coordinated by the German Secretariat of the Energy Partnership with Canada in Toronto. The focal points of the energy cooperation currently include hydrogen, structural change, the integration of renewable energy, power system resilience, energy efficiency, and sector coupling.
As part of this consortium, RENAC organises delegation trips for Canadian stakeholders and delegates to Germany. The delegation trips take place as in-person events in Berlin and surrounding cities in Germany as well as dynamic multiday, virtual events.
In April 2022, RENAC organised a virtual delegation trip for Canadian stakeholders to meet with experts from Germany to discuss hydrogen. Hydrogen was identified as a key topic for the transatlantic dialogue and resulted in the establishment of the Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance on 23 August 2022.
Energy Cooperation Australia and Germany
In 2017, Germany and Australia signed a formal agreement to strengthen cooperation in the field of energy resources. Since 2022, this energy partnership is supported by the German Secretariat for the Energy Cooperation with Australia and New Zealand established in Sydney, Australia, which coordinates all bilateral activities within this framework with the support of RENAC, adelphi, and the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The focal points of the energy cooperation currently include hydrogen, energy efficiency, the integration of renewable energy, and power system resilience.
As part of this consortium, RENAC organises delegation trips for Australian stakeholders and delegates to Germany. The delegation trips take place as in-person events in Berlin and surrounding cities in Germany as well as dynamic multiday, virtual events.
In 2022, RENAC organised two delegation trips for high-ranking Australian stakeholders to meet with experts from Germany and discuss energy efficiency in buildings and energy transition in the power sector. These two areas were identified as key topics for the bilateral dialogue. For more information, see below.
Energy Cooperation New Zealand and Germany
Through the energy dialogue with New Zealand established in 2017, Germany aims to strengthen cooperation in the field of energy to support the overall goal of transforming energy systems into more economically attractive, sustainable, and cost-efficient ones.
The energy dialogue between Germany and New Zealand is supported by the German Secretariat for the Energy Cooperation with Australia and New Zealand established in Sydney, Australia, which coordinates all bilateral activities taking place within this framework with the support of the RENAC, adelphi, and the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce. The focal points of the energy cooperation currently include hydrogen, energy efficiency, the integration of renewable energies, and power system resilience.
As part of this consortium, RENAC is charged with the organisation of expert delegation trips to Germany, as in-person or virtual events.
Delegation trips are planned for 2025.
