Definitely not. Wind POWER in Germany grew by 12% in 2006 ALONE (their fastest RECENT growth year), has seen steady growth for more than two decades, and currently provides more than 6% of all power needs in Germany. Canada has lagged far behind Europe in the use of wind power with only ~1,500 MW installed, which accounts for approximately 0.5% of our power needs. Germany has nearly achieved grid parity for new solar energy projects, meaning that solar energy is now so cost effective in Germany that it is almost cheaper to install than their normal spot-market grid RATES, and will therefore shortly not NEED a tariff.

Definitely not. Wind power in Germany grew by 12% in 2006 alone (their fastest recent growth year), has seen steady growth for more than two decades, and currently provides more than 6% of all power needs in Germany. Canada has lagged far behind Europe in the use of wind power with only ~1,500 MW installed, which accounts for approximately 0.5% of our power needs. Germany has nearly achieved grid parity for new solar energy projects, meaning that solar energy is now so cost effective in Germany that it is almost cheaper to install than their normal spot-market grid rates, and will therefore shortly not need a tariff.