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# Hermann Scheer

(1944–2010)   Politician   Germany

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Hermann Scheer was a politician from Germany, best known for *Sonnen-Strategie*.

## Quick Facts About Hermann Scheer

Born April 29, 1944

Died October 14, 2010

Nationality Germany

Profession Politician

Notable works Sonnen-Strategie

## About Hermann Scheer

Hermann Scheer was a Social Democrat member of the German Bundestag (parliament), President of Eurosolar and General Chairman of the World Council for Renewable Energy. In 1999, Scheer was awarded the Right Livelihood Award for his "indefatigable work for the promotion of solar energy worldwide".

## Awards & Honors

Right Livelihood Award Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

##  Quotes by Hermann Scheer

> [Our dependence on fossil fuels amounts to global pyromania, and the only fire extinguisher we have at our disposal is renewable energy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hermann-scheer/our-dependence-on-fossil-fuels-amounts-to-global-pyromania-and-the/)

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> [Nuclear power and fossil fuels are the choices of the past. Renewable energy is the choice of the future that is here…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hermann-scheer/nuclear-power-and-fossil-fuels-are-the-choices-of-the-past-renewable/)

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