Post AGq309xNe6880Di6AC by cj@mastodon.technology
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 (DIR) Post #AGq309xNe6880Di6AC by cj@mastodon.technology
       2022-02-25T14:17:31Z
       
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       Everyone talks about "Germany", "natural gas" and war, but the way I put it together differently puts me at odds with a lot of other people. The natural gas problem isn't about heating -- this was a pre-existing problemThe problem was deeply embedding natural gas power generation into the EU grid's stability. That came about due to Germany's aggressive and rapid push for renewables: the duck-curve requires *dispatchable* powerIMHO this is a geopolitical war of "going green"
       
 (DIR) Post #AGq30AR9rNwvUZdsZs by cj@mastodon.technology
       2022-02-25T14:21:17Z
       
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       I am *for* going green and I am *for* renewables.But a fair criticism is that the *new* dependence of dispatchable natural gas power on the EU grid means that cutting off natural gas means: instead of having "guaranteed" electricity for old fashioned heating remedies like hot bottles, you now have the prospect of EU rolling blackouts / brownouts on top of no heat. Very dangerous for vulnerable people. Also, "but the economy" for the EU wealthy.Hence, outcomes like "no SWIFT".