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If the world would follow the German ecological model, the world would be a better place to live.
Four years ago I wrote a two part essay entitled Germany
Green and Clean.
At that time Germany had a goal of becoming fifty percent
reliant on wind and solar power. They are on their way to achieving that goal, and
have set even higher goals. In renewable energy German is the world leader.
Wind and solar fluctuate continuously as does demand ebb and
peak, therefore the production/consumption rates are always in a state of flux.
In this day of computer coupled grid networks voltage levels
are maintained by shifts that are far reaching, extending across international
boundaries.
Neighboring Denmark
has picked up the ball and is running with it Wind is their number one natural
resource. They are taking advantage of their North Sea location and positively
feeding into the grid.
Petroleum exporting Norway is a net exporter of
electric power with their abundant hydro plants. [To the best of my knowledge
Norway is the only major oil exporter that traps, liquefies, and pumps all the
CO2 back into the ground from their oil wells…exemplary!] They are also part of
the European grid network
Germany is a tough act to follow. This is a commendable
achievement that the rest of the world needs to emulate.
I invite you to view Germany Green and Clean and also tour
our ecologically friendly home, which we designed and built twenty three years
ago, by clicking these links.
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