Monday, April 02, 2012

Germany Makes Solar Cheaper

I've mentioned before how Germany really gets behind solar, despite their lack of sunshine compared to other countries (like mine). Today, i looked at some stats that showed the price of solar reducing by 60% in 5 years (2006 to 2011).


In the same period of time the amount of solar has gone up by a factor of 8, and is now even driving down the wholesale price of electricity, as other generators (such as coal) are forced to drop their prices to compete.

3 comments:

Rob F said...

here is a link to a similar graph in Australia http://localpower.net.au/images/UnsubsidisedCostPerWatt-BG7.5.JPG

david said...

Thanks for that Rob. I think i'll show that in my next piece, if that's ok.

Rob F said...

sure. you would be welcome to do so.