Hermann Scheer, a German Socialist proposed solar energy as a major source of energy for Germany. It has taken off like a wild fire in Germany. While the US has 3900% more sun than Germany, it has 6000% less solar energy use.
One has to wonder, how the US could make such a big mistake, that is to abandon and avoid the free energy available every day throughout the 3,537,436 sq. miles of land, in a region where the sun is very plentiful. Many Americans still believe it is too expensive. But the fact is there has been more than a 99% reduction in solar panels since 1977. Today, a solar panel system usually costs between $15,000 to $40,000, before rebates, tax credits, and other incentives. If you do it yourself, the cost is much less. You can find a complete solar panel on Ebay that cost ruffly $1.30 USD per watt with free shipping.
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| Price of solar PV systems. History of PV roof-top prices in euros per kilowatt (€/kW) |
Germany on the other hand encourages its citizens to use solar energy. It is a massively booming industry. In the first half of 2014, 28.5% of gross electricity production in Germany came from renewable sources. The German government sets targets to increase the use of renewable energy and provides incentives, Germany has become a world leader in alternative energy as a result.
On midday of Saturday May 26, 2012, solar energy provided over 40% of total electricity consumption in Germany, and 20% for the 24h-day.
sources:
https://pureenergies.com/us/blog/8-misconceptions-prevent-homeowners-going-solar/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_Germany
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_Scheer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feed-in_tariffs_in_Germany
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