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Friday, October 28, 2011

Bavaria to Swap Nuclear for Fossil Energy

Bavaria to Swap Nuclear for Fossil Energy

Bavaria is expected to trade out their significant nuclear electricity portfolio for fossil generation in the coming decade, according to new analysis from Der Spiegel. While the contribution of non-hydro renewables is anticipated to increase from 10 to 36 percent of generating capacity, the largest increase comes from natural gas, which will increase its portfolio share from 10 to 46 percent, far more than any other single fuel.

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