The sources of the high energy cost are: - Ukraine conflict's impact on gas prices - Cost of renewables from over 10 years ago when Germany jumpstarted the so

The sources of the high energy cost are: - Ukraine conflict's impact on gas prices - Cost of renewables from over 10 years ago when Germany jumpstarted the solar industry using subsidies. - An ill-advised by highly popular switching off of nuclear plants. The Germans preferred higher energy prices now for less hassle and worries due to having Nuclear plants. None of these points have any impact on the argument that solar is the clear winner of becoming the dominant energy source until 2050.