I didn’t see it mentioned in the article, but the high cost of electricity in Germany has been driving out manufacturing for awhile now.
‘Renewables’ can’t support a modern economy, and we are seeing that first hand here.
Fortunately, the Gaia Worshipers in Germany are also against Nuclear power which would have provided a means to keep the lights on without having to rely on fossil fuels. This way they can ensure Germany’s total destruction.