About the demand side, I've been told that German standards for thermal insulation of new home constructions are much more stringent than they are over here. Europeans think a hundred miles is a long way. Americans think a hundred years is a long time.
You see, net exports even grew dramatically to almost 20 TWh -- a growth that happens to match growth in traditionally generated electricity (almost entirely gas, I wrote about this in a comment somewhere on ET).
Also check the table here, Einfuhr=imports, Ausfuhr=exports, Saldo=net (positive if net imports). *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
...and growth of consumption. I haver to look up the actual figures, but no time today. *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
