https://www.cleanenergywire.org/sites/default/files/styles/g...
The question is if you are producing enough energy at the time where it is needed by the consumers.
When Germany imports energy, coal based energy in Germany is 50% down. Imports are replacing coal. (Which should be obvious, because running coal plants has fuel costs, solar and wind have no fuel operating costs)
2. This is a 18th century view. Modern states since the 19th century operate on the comparative advantage idea. e.G. Germany imports nearly 100% of electronics (toys, tools) it is using. Countries do not need to produce everything they need, they can import from other countries.
Do you have a source for this?
The sources I seem to find contradict this assertion:
- https://www.iea.org/countries/germany/energy-mix#:~:text=Ene...
- https://www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/germanys-dependen...
> 2. This is a 18th century view. Modern states since the 19th century operate on the comparative advantage idea. e.G. Germany imports nearly 100% of electronics (toys, tools) it is using. Countries do not need to produce everything they need, they can import from other countries.
This is not how energy works, especially not renewable energy.
When it's sunny in Germany, neighbouring countries will also be producing and trying to export solar energy at the same time.
