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I read something crazy about how Germany has enough peak renewals capacity to provide something like 150% of their energy needs. But it is just not sunny or win
by legitster 4y ago
I read something crazy about how Germany has enough peak renewals capacity to provide something like 150% of their energy needs. But it is just not sunny or windy enough so they have one of the most overbuilt renewables grid for the least amount of return.
- pencilguin 4y agoThere is nothing wrong with overbuilding renewables capacity. Everything it produces can be used, somewhere.
- legitster 4y agoI think you misunderstood. They have build wind turbines and solar panels that are producing less than 15% of what they are rated for, owing to unfavorable geography.
- pencilguin 4y agoThe price is such that 15% is plenty. When I put up my solar panels, they will be propped up like accordion folds to pick up morning and afternoon light, because they are getting so cheap.
- pencilguin 4y agoBTW, the wind farms produce "quite a lot* more than 15%.