22 Sep '12, 4pm

Germany: Solar Passes Wind

Germany: Solar Passes Wind

Germany is fast becoming the world`s first developed country that generates more electricity with solar cells than with wind turbines. In 2012, the country`s solar capacity increased more than 7,100 MW, putting their total capacity at 32,000 MW –1,000 MW more than wind. Germany has set the ambitious goal to source 35% of all electricity production from renewable energy sources by 2020. The first half of 2012 looks very promising for Germany with 25.97% of it’s electricity came from renewable energy sources – a tremendous increase from last year`s number of 20.56%. Note that in terms of total amount of energy produced (not in power capacity), solar is still behind wind, but if the trend we are seeing remains unchanged, it likely won`t be many years before solar is number one. The amount of electricity produced with photovoltaics has increased 47% compared to last year. Why ...

Full article: http://www.solarfeeds.com/germany-solar-passes-wind/

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