Germany Top In Generating Solar Power
August 3, 2007 by Noel
Filed under Green Living
Despite the country being one of those with more cloudy skies than sunny days, Germany tops all other countries in the world when it comes to generating solar power. This is according to some data as reported by ShortNews.com. Only a third of the whole amount of daylight that Germany receives in a year is sunny and the rest keeps the country under heavy clouds.
What is interesting though is the fact that the European country holds 55% of the share of photovoltaic energy that the entire world has produced. What the country does to create such a huge amount of solar power is it spreads out solar panels and this absorbs the sun’s power and transforms it into something useful.
The officials of the country have also run laws wherein those companies who would be using and investing in solar power would be given incentives. That has also helped in making the country the leader in generating solar power.
[Via ShortNews.com]
[Image from Tech Republic]
I am always impressed with Germany’s solar capabilities. I live in North Rhine Westphalia and can attest that it rains or is cloudy most of the time. But when I walk through my neighborhood I find solar, either photovoltaic or thermal, on many rooftops. And I often spot barns with huge arrays on their roofs as I drive along the AutoBahn. Of course, I drive much slower than most Germans so it’s easier to take in the views
Great post on an important aspect of solar energy!