Karl-Friedrich Lenz, Author at RenewEconomy

Karl-Friedrich Lenz

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Is Germany’s solar auction model flawed?
The failure of the first test case for Germany’s solar auction model suggests the 2014 renewable energy reforms were a step in the wrong direction.
Karl-Friedrich Lenz

May 1, 2015

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Graph of the Day: Germany’s tiny renewables costs
German Renewable Energy Agency graph illustrates why it is much cheaper to have a fast transition to renewables than a slow one.
Karl-Friedrich Lenz

Nov 25, 2013

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Germany expects 28.7 per cent renewables in 2014
Germany is heading for 28.7 per cent renewables in 2014, well on its way to the 35 per cent target by 2020.
Karl-Friedrich Lenz

Oct 18, 2013

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European utility shareholders lost half a trillion euros in five years
Report says fall in value of Europe’s 20 biggest power companies – from a collective $1trn in 2008 to $500bn now – is largely driven by renewables rollout.
Karl-Friedrich Lenz

Oct 16, 2013

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Renewables slashing German energy prices by $8.5bn a year
Germany’s renewable energy revolution has already lowered electricity prices. And this is only the beginning.
Karl-Friedrich Lenz

Sep 4, 2013

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China settles dispute with Europe over solar dumping
Chinese makers will have to sell solar panels at a minimum price, and there will be a ceiling on exports to the EU from China.
Karl-Friedrich Lenz

Jul 29, 2013

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New breakthroughs in anti-solar propaganda
An article published on solar energy last week by staff of the Breakthrough Institute is full of false statements on the technology and its costs. Again.
Karl-Friedrich Lenz

Jul 10, 2013

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Why the 400 ppm climate milestone is irrelevant
We were always going to blow past 400ppm. What matters now is whether humanity can avoid the positive feedback spiral.
Karl-Friedrich Lenz

May 14, 2013

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