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Germany's total battery capacity can backup electricity demand for about six minutes, prompting rising costs for consumers in neighboring Sweden as well. Despite extensive investments in solar and wind energy over two decades, the transition away from stable energy sources has led to a costly energy system.

Conventional power plants are still required as reserves, resulting in dual energy systems. Germany plans to construct at least 10 gigawatts of new gas power plants and explore renewable energy projects abroad, including wind farms in Denmark and solar plants in Argentina and Brazil. The energy crisis is impacting the economy, with industries struggling and rising electricity prices affecting households.