German Industry Embraces Solar Power To Slash Energy Costs
For months, Philip Matthias advocated for the installation of solar power on the roof of his family’s metal products factory in Thuringia, eastern Germany. The goal was to reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions. Initially skeptical about the 2.3-million-euro ($2.5 million) investment, Matthias’ father eventually saw the potential benefits. After re-evaluating the numbers, he decided…