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The Netherlands generates way more solar power than Canada. Here's how they do it - Global investment in solar power now tops all other energy generation technologies combined, says IEA (www.cbc.ca)
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While Canada lags behind in solar adoption, many places including Germany, China, Japan and even the United States are moving quickly.

In fact, on certain days, some places are generating so much energy, the price to purchase it is dropping below zero, prompting concerns about storage capacity for the abundant power source.

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[–] Shou@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Germany has been dismantling nuclear power plants.

[–] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

And building liquified natural gas terminals to receive shipments in the US after getting caught with their pants down by Putin. I’m pretty sure Putin’s propaganda machine had a lot to do with Germany’s pullback from nuclear.

[–] CeeBee@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I meant to say "unlike Germany". I'll fix it