'Dark Lull' In German Energy Transition Sparks Political Debate

Renewables have become an ever more important part of Germany's energy mix, accounting for an average 60 percent of its electricity production so far this year (Credit: AFP)

As Germany heads for February 23 elections the grey winter weather has become a hot campaign topic because of its impact on the country's shaky green energy transition.

Twice in recent months electricity prices temporarily spiked in Europe's top economy because of a lack of both sunlight and wind to power its solar panels and turbines.