The Secret Behind Germany’s Record Renewables Buildout
www.bloomberg.com
As most countries struggle to install clean energy fast enough, Germany tackled the industry’s toughest problem: slow permitting.
  • UpperBroccoli@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    4 months ago

    This says otherwise. While coal (hard coal+lignite) use had been slightly elevated in 2022, it is already below the level of 2019 now. Natural gas use is mostly for household heating, which is usually non-electric in older houses in Germany, so there is some weather related fluctuation there. There are some gas powered electricity plants for emergency use, but they are only fired if there is no other way.

    • Eiri@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      Well that’s what I get for not checking my info!

      Thanks for the correction.