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Germany praises EU deal on renewable energy raising target for 2030 to 45% (apnews.com)

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Representatives of the 27 member states approved a package raising the current goal of 32% to 45% by 2030. About 22% of the EU’s total energy consumption came from renewables in 2021, meaning the new target will double the amount in less than a decade.

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[–] modulus@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (6 children)

The renewable mandate is not a bad idea per se, but the German opposition to nuclear power is incredibly harmful, and compounded by their inexplicable support for so-called e-fuels.

[–] LordR@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

They shouldn't have shut down their old nuclear reactors before having an alternative to coal and gas. But nuclear is not the future. It is not economically feasinle to build new reactors and renewable energy is cheaper.

Meanwhile nuclear is not profitable without subsidies or government garanties.

Solar wind and batteries are the best way to generate electricity riggt now.

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