Solar Dreams, Economic Nightmares: The Fatal Flaws in Germany’s Energy Revolution
Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC
Founder & CEO of The Truesdell Companies
The Truesdell Professional Building
200 NW 52nd Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34482
352-612-1000 - Local
212-433-2525 - New York
Truesdell Wealth, Inc.
https://truesdellwealth.com
The Truesdell Companies
https://truesdell.net
The Truesdell Companies is a proud sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. For more information, visit: https://eirinnabu.com or https://eirinnabu.com/event/5760795/695871447/eirinn-abu-and-tunnel-to-towers-foundation-concert
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Casual Breakfast Conversation at the Stone Creek Grille - January 8th @ 9:45 AM
Casual Conversation over Cocktails at the Stone Creek Grille - February 19th - 3:00 PM
Reservations Required - Call or Text: 352-612-1000
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Transcription:
Germany's green energy experiment—let’s call it what it really is, a misadventure—has landed the country in a ditch. Their relentless push to become a beacon of renewable energy has been a masterclass in ignoring reality. Energy isn’t optional; it’s essential. Yet, here we are, watching Germany trip over itself in a race to go “green,” forgetting that without sufficient energy to power homes, industries, and transportation, civilization stalls. We’re not talking about a minor inconvenience here; this is a fundamental, potentially fatal error.
Let’s revisit history for a moment. The Industrial Revolution didn’t come about because people held hands and sang kumbaya. It happened because we harnessed energy—steam engines, coal, and eventually oil and gas—efficient, reliable, and plentiful. Before that, ships relied on wind, sure, but no one was crossing oceans with confidence until we had the combustible engine. Energy innovation drove progress, not wishful thinking. Germany, however, seems intent on rewriting that story, replacing practical solutions with ideological pipe dreams.
Take their solar panel industry, once the darling of the green movement. Not long ago, it was booming, fueled by soaring energy prices and the panic following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But what goes up must come down, and now the industry is in a freefall. Demand has collapsed by as much as 40% in the past year. Companies are shutting down, workers are being laid off, and Germany’s much-vaunted green energy ambitions—oops, I mean fantasies—are unraveling.
Why? Well, energy prices have settled down, making solar less appealing. Financing costs have surged with rising interest rates, putting those pricey panels out of reach for many homeowners. And let’s not forget the elephant in the room: China. The Chinese have flooded Europe with dirt-cheap solar panels, undercutting local companies and leaving them gasping for air. Now, you’ve got to wonder—do the Chinese see green energy for the scam that it is? Are they playing the long game, using this so-called “transition” as a weapon to weaken their competitors, economically and strategically?
Think about it. Germany, and by extension Europe, has poured billions into chasing carbon-neutral dreams. Meanwhile, China, the world’s biggest polluter, pretends to play along while pumping out cheap panels and laughing all the way to the bank. They’re not going green to save the planet—they’re using it as a Trojan horse to dominate global markets. They know the truth: green energy, in its current form, is neither sustainable nor practical. It’s a trap, and Germany walked right into it.
Now let’s talk numbers. Germany needs to install 19 gigawatts of solar capacity annually to meet its lofty goals of carbon neutrality by 2045. Last year? They managed 16 gigawatts—close, but no cigar. And let’s not pretend this is just a hiccup. The residential solar market is in decline, and without a miraculous turnaround in commercial solar or some other sector, Germany’s dreams are just that—dreams.
And here’s the kicker: while Germany flails, the rest of the world is taking note. The green energy push isn’t just expensive—it’s destabilizing. It’s a recipe for rolling blackouts, skyrocketing costs, and economic stagnation. Energy isn’t a luxury; it’s the bedrock of modern society. Without it, we’re back to scratching out a living as hunter-gatherers. But hey, at least we’ll feel virtuous, right?
The green energy crowd loves to tout their moral superiority, but let’s be real: this isn’t about saving the planet. It’s about virtue signaling, plain and simple. Meanwhile, the real power players—China chief among them—are exploiting the West’s self-inflicted wounds. They’ve turned green energy into a weapon, using it to undermine their rivals while they continue building coal plants and cornering the global market on critical resources.
So, where does this leave Germany? On the ropes, that’s where. Investors may still harbor some optimism about the long-term potential of residential solar, but let’s not kid ourselves. The “solar coaster” isn’t just a metaphor; it’s a warning. Boom-and-bust cycles aren’t a foundation for success—they’re a blueprint for chaos.
Germany and Europe need to wake up. Energy policy isn’t about feeling good; it’s about keeping the lights on and the wheels turning. The green movement, with its utopian promises, is leading us down a dangerous path. Energy has to be reliable, affordable, and scalable. Anything less is a recipe for disaster.
The reality is simple: you can’t power a modern economy on wishful thinking and solar panels alone. The Chinese know it. Germany, it seems, does not. And unless they figure it out soon, their grand experiment in green energy will go down as one of the most expensive, avoidable mistakes in modern history.
Founder & CEO of The Truesdell Companies
The Truesdell Professional Building
200 NW 52nd Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34482
352-612-1000 - Local
212-433-2525 - New York
Truesdell Wealth, Inc.
https://truesdellwealth.com
The Truesdell Companies
https://truesdell.net
The Truesdell Companies is a proud sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. For more information, visit: https://eirinnabu.com or https://eirinnabu.com/event/5760795/695871447/eirinn-abu-and-tunnel-to-towers-foundation-concert
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Casual Breakfast Conversation at the Stone Creek Grille - January 8th @ 9:45 AM
Casual Conversation over Cocktails at the Stone Creek Grille - February 19th - 3:00 PM
Reservations Required - Call or Text: 352-612-1000
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Transcription:
Germany's green energy experiment—let’s call it what it really is, a misadventure—has landed the country in a ditch. Their relentless push to become a beacon of renewable energy has been a masterclass in ignoring reality. Energy isn’t optional; it’s essential. Yet, here we are, watching Germany trip over itself in a race to go “green,” forgetting that without sufficient energy to power homes, industries, and transportation, civilization stalls. We’re not talking about a minor inconvenience here; this is a fundamental, potentially fatal error.
Let’s revisit history for a moment. The Industrial Revolution didn’t come about because people held hands and sang kumbaya. It happened because we harnessed energy—steam engines, coal, and eventually oil and gas—efficient, reliable, and plentiful. Before that, ships relied on wind, sure, but no one was crossing oceans with confidence until we had the combustible engine. Energy innovation drove progress, not wishful thinking. Germany, however, seems intent on rewriting that story, replacing practical solutions with ideological pipe dreams.
Take their solar panel industry, once the darling of the green movement. Not long ago, it was booming, fueled by soaring energy prices and the panic following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But what goes up must come down, and now the industry is in a freefall. Demand has collapsed by as much as 40% in the past year. Companies are shutting down, workers are being laid off, and Germany’s much-vaunted green energy ambitions—oops, I mean fantasies—are unraveling.
Why? Well, energy prices have settled down, making solar less appealing. Financing costs have surged with rising interest rates, putting those pricey panels out of reach for many homeowners. And let’s not forget the elephant in the room: China. The Chinese have flooded Europe with dirt-cheap solar panels, undercutting local companies and leaving them gasping for air. Now, you’ve got to wonder—do the Chinese see green energy for the scam that it is? Are they playing the long game, using this so-called “transition” as a weapon to weaken their competitors, economically and strategically?
Think about it. Germany, and by extension Europe, has poured billions into chasing carbon-neutral dreams. Meanwhile, China, the world’s biggest polluter, pretends to play along while pumping out cheap panels and laughing all the way to the bank. They’re not going green to save the planet—they’re using it as a Trojan horse to dominate global markets. They know the truth: green energy, in its current form, is neither sustainable nor practical. It’s a trap, and Germany walked right into it.
Now let’s talk numbers. Germany needs to install 19 gigawatts of solar capacity annually to meet its lofty goals of carbon neutrality by 2045. Last year? They managed 16 gigawatts—close, but no cigar. And let’s not pretend this is just a hiccup. The residential solar market is in decline, and without a miraculous turnaround in commercial solar or some other sector, Germany’s dreams are just that—dreams.
And here’s the kicker: while Germany flails, the rest of the world is taking note. The green energy push isn’t just expensive—it’s destabilizing. It’s a recipe for rolling blackouts, skyrocketing costs, and economic stagnation. Energy isn’t a luxury; it’s the bedrock of modern society. Without it, we’re back to scratching out a living as hunter-gatherers. But hey, at least we’ll feel virtuous, right?
The green energy crowd loves to tout their moral superiority, but let’s be real: this isn’t about saving the planet. It’s about virtue signaling, plain and simple. Meanwhile, the real power players—China chief among them—are exploiting the West’s self-inflicted wounds. They’ve turned green energy into a weapon, using it to undermine their rivals while they continue building coal plants and cornering the global market on critical resources.
So, where does this leave Germany? On the ropes, that’s where. Investors may still harbor some optimism about the long-term potential of residential solar, but let’s not kid ourselves. The “solar coaster” isn’t just a metaphor; it’s a warning. Boom-and-bust cycles aren’t a foundation for success—they’re a blueprint for chaos.
Germany and Europe need to wake up. Energy policy isn’t about feeling good; it’s about keeping the lights on and the wheels turning. The green movement, with its utopian promises, is leading us down a dangerous path. Energy has to be reliable, affordable, and scalable. Anything less is a recipe for disaster.
The reality is simple: you can’t power a modern economy on wishful thinking and solar panels alone. The Chinese know it. Germany, it seems, does not. And unless they figure it out soon, their grand experiment in green energy will go down as one of the most expensive, avoidable mistakes in modern history.