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In winter, conventional power plants cover the majority of the grid load in Germany, according to the analysis. (Image: Pixabay (Peter H.))
Berlin (energate) - In winter, Germany is dependent on electricity from conventional power plants. Mathematically, the installed capacity from renewables throughout Germany is by far sufficient to cover the maximum grid load. Photovoltaics, wind power and the like do not generate enough electricity during the cold season to keep the supply stable. Conventional power plants then continue to step in on a large scale. Depending on the weather, there are several 10,000 MW, according ...
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