Germany Archives - Page 11 of 14 - Renew Economy

Energy policies turned Fukushima into a loss for Japan and a win for Germany
Japan has nine times Germany’s renewable energy resources, but produces nine times less electricity from renewables. That’s because Japan’s government allows utility monopolies to protect their profits by blocking competitors.
Amory B Lovins

Jul 9, 2014

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Renewables in German state produce 120% of electricity
The German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern generates 120% of its electricity from renewable sources.
Jake Richardson

Jul 4, 2014

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Germany hits 50% solar, Ireland 50% wind
… but reports about new record shares of renewable power are understandably celebratory, but they also confuse the public – and even experts.
Craig Morris

Jun 27, 2014

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100% renewables will be achieved in German state soon
Germany’s windiest area, Schleswig-Holstein, will probably achieve “100% renewable electricity” sometime this year.
Craig Morris

Jun 24, 2014

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Germany solar energy storage market nearing boom
Solar energy plus storage system market in Germany is approaching a boom period, according to analysts.
James Ayre

Jun 11, 2014

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German grid braces for partial solar eclipse in 2015
Germany will undergo a partial solar eclipse that could result in sudden ramp up of 37GW of solar power.
Craig Morris

Jun 10, 2014

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German residential battery storage scheme signs up 4,000 homes
Germany has installed 4,000 residential battery storage systems in first year of support scheme, with demand expected to climb even higher this year.
James Ayre

May 20, 2014

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Germany renewable energy policy designed to keep industries at home
Large industrial power users in renewable-focused Germany will pay 35% less for their electricity next year than those in nuclear powered France.
Craig Morris

Apr 23, 2014

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Graph of the Day: World solar capacity up 35% in 2013
With about 37,007 megawatts (MW) of solar PV power installed in 2013, world solar PV power capacity increased about 35% to 136,697 MW.
Zachary Shahan

Apr 15, 2014

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McKinsey: Solar PV is disruptive and world-changing
The future for solar power is looking bright, disruptively bright, according to a new analysis from McKinsey.
Zachary Shahan

Apr 14, 2014

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Italy, Spain, Germany hit commercial solar grid parity in 2013
Commercial solar power hit grid parity in Italy, Germany, and Spain in 2013, meaning it was cheaper than retail electricity prices.
Zachary Shahan

Mar 25, 2014

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E.ON threatens premature closure of nuclear plant
Germany is continuing to shut down their nuclear plants as they become increasingly unused and unprofitable.
Craig Morris

Mar 25, 2014

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