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> Germany subsidized renewables when they were expensive, and they are still paying for that. Yes, currently 2.05 ct/kWh. (I am German, I should know.) Elect
by 08-15 6y ago
> Germany subsidized renewables when they were expensive, and they are still paying for that.
Yes, currently 2.05 ct/kWh. (I am German, I should know.) Electricity costs about 29 ct/kWh, constantly getting more expensive. Even if we ignore the subsidy for existing unreliable power generators, 27 ct/kWh is ridiculously expensive (roughly 35 US-ct/kWh). And no, I'm not going to thank anyone.
- pfdietz 6y agoAnd I thank you. But please don't imply that your high rates mean renewables are not cheap now for everyone else.