| Author (Person) | Brunekreeft, Gert |
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| Series Title | The Conversation |
| Series Details | 20.10.14 |
| Publication Date | 20/10/2014 |
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Germany is well on its way towards having a predominantly green electricity supply. The transition from nuclear and fossil-fuel electricity to using renewables is happening faster than anyone had anticipated. This is a success, but there is a downside: it is hugely expensive. The energy transition is an explicit policy goal in Germany, having been made a priority project by the German chancellor, Angela Merkel. It has four strands: reducing CO2 emissions, improving energy efficiency, promoting renewable energy and the gradual phase-out of nuclear power. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://theconversation.com/germanys-green-power-surge-has-come-at-a-massive-cost-33202 |
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| Countries / Regions | Germany |
