ZoulouGang t1_j6sbxe0 wrote on February 1, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Reply to comment by netz_pirat in No coal comeback: Europe’s renewable energy transition is in hyperdrive by Straight_Ad2258

You are right, it is getting better. But i still dont understand what is the target energy mix in Germany. What will be thé drivable electricity source ? A 100% renewable 24/7 is not possible right ? So what will replace gaz / coal ?

https://app.electricitymaps.com/

netz_pirat t1_j6sm6uf wrote on February 1, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Why would 100% renewable not be possible?

Target is exactly that. 100% renewable in 2035.

https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/germany-aims-get-100-energy-renewable-sources-by-2035-2022-02-28/

DeltaJesus t1_j6t1q8u wrote on February 1, 2023 at 6:13 PM

> A 100% renewable 24/7 is not possible right

Not currently possible doesn't mean completely unattainable, once high volume energy storage has gotten good enough there's no reason we wouldn't be able to go 100% renewable basically everywhere.

mjfi4cp2 t1_j6tabj4 wrote on February 1, 2023 at 7:05 PM

It’s doable with sufficient overbuilding of renewables and a bit of storage. I’m looking forward to seeing what ideas people come up with for the times when there’s significant excess energy available.