"On March 12, 2012, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation held a Congressional briefing which discussed the energy transition occurring in Germany and how that compares, specifically with regard to the solar sector, with the United States. In the international race to a low-carbon economy, Germany has raised particular interest with its quick transition from coal and nuclear energy to a renewable-energy based economy."
English. This video depicts how much solar energy was created/used on specific days in Jan 2012 and what percentage of the total energy use this comprised. Includes some history of the renewable energy act since 2000 and what the critics said.
Cf. article in Minneapolis Star-Tribune Fri., June 17 "What, no Furnace?" Wolfgang Feist is key developer of passive house concept. Website includes description of building principles and downloadable brochures/materials.
Super cool video about Kombikraftwerke. Very interesting piece about a power plant combining wind, solar, and biogas. Includes a great animation about what happens when there is extra energy from wind turbines and when there is not enough.