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Germany's Hydrogen Hangover: Europe's Green Dream Lost in a Pipeline to Nowhere

Germany's early bet on hydrogen as a broad energy carrier led to a costly infrastructure build-out, neglecting crucial power grid development, a strategic blunder for Europe's climate goals.

Jan 14, 2026· 3 min read

#Germany #European Union #Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research #International Council on Clean Transportation #Department of Energy #Germany hydrogen strategy #Europe energy policy #green hydrogen #energy transition #power grid investment #clean electricity #decarbonization #policy error #opportunity cost #climate leadership

Germany's Solar Power Shines Bright, Kicking Coal and Gas to the Curb!

Germany, a country not exactly known for its sunny beaches, just made a huge leap: solar power generated 18% of its electricity in 2025, officially surpassing both coal and natural gas.

Jan 7, 2026· 2 min read

#Germany solar power #renewable energy #energy transition #coal phase-out #natural gas replacement #clean electricity #solar energy adoption #European energy policy

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