Dangers and opportunities

Energy and wind power in the shadow of global crises

Wind power can be a sensible alternative to fossil fuels or nuclear power.(Bild: AFP/INA FASSBENDER)

At this year's Kelag conference on renewable energy, the focus is on security. For the economy on the one hand, and for society as a whole on the other. After all, a look at Ukraine shows that the energy infrastructure is particularly at risk during crises.

"Energy is the lifeline of a society. That's why Russia is also concentrating its attacks on the energy infrastructure in Ukraine," explained security expert Michael Zinkanell at the Kelag conference on renewable energy. "It's about breaking performance."