The Reichstag goes green

In another symbol of how much better Germany is approach the whole concept of renewable energy and micro-generation is the news that the Reichstag is to run entirely on renewable energy from this summer. Due to a fairly recent refurbishment the building is already very energy efficient. The building houses biofuel generators in its basement which are already providing 40% of its energy needs. The remainder will now be supplied by renewable outside sources.

As I said at the beginning it is purely a symbol , but I’m impressed by what Germany have managed to do in pushing renewables forward especially their tariff based support of micro-generation. All of which has but them way ahead of the UK and other countries.

Written by ashleys on March 29th, 2008 with no comments.
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