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Smart grid leads German revolution


By David Amstell | 10/21/09 - 13:14

http://www.ngpowereu.com/news/smart-grid-revolution/

Since 1990, Germany has slashed its carbon emissions by 23 percent, cementing its place as a world leader in both energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Now, the country has announced plans to not just continue being a leading light in clean energy, but to actually start a future "energy revolution". Germany plan to use a myriad of different projects such as African deserts covered in ginormous solar plants, to small house-hold projects like cutting edge appliances and mini-power plants in every home. But at the very heart of the nation's efficient energy production plans are smart grids.