Germany Reaches 59% Renewable Energy Peak, Power Grid Doesn’t Blow Up  

"The 9 Billion" reports that German renewable energy penetration recently exceeded 59% - Germany Reaches 59% Renewable Energy Peak, Power Grid Doesn’t Blow Up.

Earlier this month on a very sunny and windy day, Germany managed to hit a peak of 59.1% renewable power generation, and what’s more, the heavily industrialized county’s power grid did not explode, Greentechmedia has pointed out.

It was around midday on October 3, which just happened to be Germany’s annual Reunification Day holiday, when the sun was at its fullest and the significant peak was reached. Over the entire day, 36.4% of total electricity generation was achieved with solar and wind power; solar panels contributed 11.2% on their own. At its peak, solar accounted for 20.5 gigawatts.

Although the electrical grid withstood the large amount of renewable energy flowing to it, you’ll be pleased to know that electricity prices also dived.