Germany Archives - Page 9 of 14 - Renew Economy

Why Germany’s decision to phase out nuclear power is smart economics
It is economically sensible and feasible to phase out both fossil fuels and nuclear energy in favour of renewables.
Erik Gawel & Sebastian Strunz

Aug 4, 2015

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Energy prices not making Germany uncompetitive
Despite claims to the contrary, Germany’s energy costs per unit of manufacturing one of lowest in the world, even with the Energy Transition.
Craig Morris

Aug 4, 2015

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Renewables briefly covered 78 per cent of German electricity
On July 25, Germany surpassed the old record of 74% renewable electricity. But the most interesting aspect is power trading between France & Germany on that day.
Craig Morris

Jul 29, 2015

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Growth of energy co-ops slows down in Germany
German cooperative association DGRV says new registrations of energy cooperatives fell by 60 percent in 2014.
Craig Morris

Jul 17, 2015

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Is Germany’s energy transition reliant on foreign nuclear power?
The claim that Germany will rely on foreign nuclear energy is back again. One wonders why proponents of nuclear power understand the technology and markets so poorly.
Craig Morris

Jul 2, 2015

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German city of Münster to use excess grid power to heat water
The city of Münster plans to use excess electricity on the grid to generate heat, which can be easily stored.
Craig Morris

Jun 25, 2015

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How US, UK, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, & Italy can each go 100% renewable
The Solutions Project formulated for the US, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan in 7 infographics.
Zachary Shahan

Jun 24, 2015

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Mercedes follows Tesla to offer home energy storage
Like Tesla, Daimler will start offering energy storage solutions, according to recent reports. They will be commercially available in September.
Jake Richardson

Jun 4, 2015

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Why German energy consumers pay lower bills than US consumers
German monthly power bills have fallen. Right now, there is no region of the US where power bills would be lower than in Germany.
Craig Morris

Apr 20, 2015

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Kyocera expands solar-plus-storage offerings in Germany
One of the leaders in energy storage Kyocera, is expanding into Germany and America.
Mike Stone

Apr 15, 2015

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4% of UK electricity could come from solar by 2020
The UK government recently said Britain could reach a level of solar power that would generate 4% of its electricity.
Jake Richardson

Mar 27, 2015

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Germany opens giant new coal plant it no longer needs
Tomorrow, a new 800 MW hard coal plant will go into operation in Hamburg, Germany.
Craig Morris

Mar 3, 2015

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