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Deutsch-französisches Büro für die Energiewende
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About Deutsch-französisches Büro für die Energiewende
The Deutsch-französisches Büro für die Energiewende (OFATE) serves as a key platform for advancing the energy transition between France and Germany. It strengthens bilateral cooperation and knowledge exchange across renewable energy sectors, including wind, solar, and hydrogen. OFATE provides comprehensive resources such as news, events, and bilingual publications to deepen the dialogue. For over 20 years, the organization has operated as a think tank and NGO, dedicated to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and climate action.
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Sustainability Goals
Affordable & Clean Energy
Bilateral Exchange for Sustainable Energy Sources
The Franco-German Office for the Energy Transition fosters exchange and cooperation in sectors like wind, solar, and bioenergy to accelerate the shift towards clean energy.
Climate Action
Advancing Energy Transition for Climate Neutrality
By facilitating the adoption of renewable energies in France and Germany, the organization makes a crucial contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovation and Infrastructure for Green Energy Systems
OFATE promotes knowledge exchange on energy systems, markets, and hydrogen technologies to develop resilient infrastructure for the energy transition.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of the Deutsch-französisches Büro für die Energiewende?+
The office, also known as OFATE, fosters and supports the energy transition between France and Germany. Its core mission is to strengthen bilateral cooperation and facilitate knowledge exchange across various renewable energy sectors and related policy areas.
Q2What thematic areas does OFATE cover?+
OFATE focuses on several critical areas, including Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Bioenergies, Energy Systems & Markets, Efficiency & Heat, Industry, and Hydrogen. The organization provides specific resources for each of these themes.
Q3What types of resources does OFATE provide?+
The organization provides a wealth of resources such as "Actualités" (news updates), "Manifestations" (events), and "Publications" (OFATE's own publications and significant translations). These serve to disseminate information and overcome linguistic barriers.
Q4What is the legal form of the Deutsch-französisches Büro für die Energiewende?+
The Deutsch-französisches Büro für die Energiewende is organized as a registered association (e.V.). This highlights its non-profit character and its focus on promoting the energy transition.
Q5Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does OFATE primarily support?+
OFATE primarily contributes to SDG 7 "Affordable and Clean Energy." Secondarily, the organization also supports SDG 13 "Climate Action" and SDG 9 "Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure."
Q6How long has OFATE been active in the energy transition?+
OFATE has a history of over 20 years in fostering high-level energy dialogue. The organization has recorded activities in wind energy since 2007 and in solar energy since 2010.
