Solar becomes EU’s largest electricity source for the first time
Solar becomes EU’s largest electricity source for the first time
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Solar becomes EU’s largest electricity source for the first time
The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.
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Good news! Hopefully the EU will have its energy independence sorted enough to stop importing from Russia as soon as possible.
Idk about other countries, but in Italy I'm quite sure the power infrastructure isn't ready to handle the enormous requirements of switching from gas to electrical heating
i mean, italy has not produced enough power to meet domestic demands since the 80s. they're the biggest electricity importer in europe. i don't know if the rest of the continent can handle them switching off of gas.
No-one is going to use direct electricity heating these days though. Heat pumps are the king
The wrong analysis for energy transition involves proposals to nuke energy sources from orbit followed by a transition. Italy has still managed 14% NG reduction in April. I understand little heating in the month, though. Heat pump efficiency in Italy can be well over 600% due to mild winters, and double as AC. Energy transition analysis is simple. Add solar, worry about NG electrict utility tears later. This also reduces market prices of NG, for those who don't switch.