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Climate in Germany

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Dana EichhorstOctober 18, 2011

Ein Dorf in Süddeutschland erzeugt mit Sonne, Wind und Wasserkraft dreimal mehr Energie als es verbraucht – und zeigt dem Rest des Landes, wie klimaneutrale Energieversorgung in der Zukunft aussehen könnte.

In addition to biogas generators, wind turbines supply the energy required by the Bavarian village. In order to nip resistance in the bud, the mayor is trying to get residents involved in climate conservation projects early on. He says his best argument is that it pays for everyone to invest in environmental projects. In the meantime, the Siemens company has discovered the village. There, the company is testing what is known as a "Smart Grid," an intelligent power network that guarantees the efficient distribution of electricity.
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