Russia's Crimea grab spurs Europe's solar and wind growth.

Russia can cut off the gas to Germany, but every day it matters a little less.  Germany is getting 50% of their energy some days from wind and solar and still growing.  Now a new number is discovered, 1 in 6, about 16% companies/businesses have self owned solar, most get about  1/2 of their energy from solar.  In light of the Putin's Crimea adventure and threats another 23% of businesses said last week they will add solar panels this year.  This could be the biggest year yet for solar growth in Germany.  Suddenly energy independence has a real urgency for Germans, and the outcome will be a reduced cash flow to Russia.

One head line in Germany this week, Putin can't stop the wind.

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