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To: Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit

“Actually during the weekend before last, 50% of German electricity demand was covered by solar power.”

Unless you can cite a link from a reputable source, I call bullsh*t. There simply isn’t enough energy in sunlight to do that for an economy of Germany’s size.


7 posted on 06/04/2012 1:01:35 AM PDT by piytar (The predator-class is furious that their prey are shooting back.)
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To: piytar

Is the Wall Street Journal reputable enough for you?

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/german-solar-power-plants-produce-50-of-the-nations-electric-energy-on-saturday-2012-05-26

Apology accepted. You could also use the google machine yourself though.

You may also wish to ask some others who have posted here to back up some of their outlandish claims. I have seen only opinions to date.


9 posted on 06/04/2012 1:08:50 AM PDT by Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit (Using profanity gives people who don't want information from you an excuse not to listen.)
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To: piytar
BS is a good call. according to the article at the link below, the percentage of renewable energy is 20%.

Merkel Tightens Grip on Energy Overhaul as Progress Lags

May 21, 2012

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-21/merkel-tightens-grip-on-energy-overhaul-as-progress-lags.html

"Germany has boosted the share of renewables in the power mix to about 20 percent from about 16 percent in 2009."

16 posted on 06/04/2012 1:34:47 AM PDT by quimby
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