German Net Power Generation in 2024: Electricity Mix Cleaner than Ever
In Germany, net public electricity generation from renewable energy sources reached a record share of 62.7 percent in 2024. Solar power generation reached a new record of 72.2 terawatt
State of the Energy Transition in Germany: Annual Review 2025
Power generation 2025 Renewable power generation rose by around 2 percent, covering 55.3 percent of electricity demand in 2025. The main drivers were strong photovoltaic expansion and
German Public Electricity Generation in 2025: Wind and Solar Power
The share of electricity generation from fossil fuels stagnated in 2025, with the decline in lignite-based electricity generation being offset by rising natural gas consumption. The share of
Germany''s photovoltaic expansion continues despite imports decline
According to Destatis, PV systems worth 3.6 billion euros (3.9 billion U.S. dollars) were imported into Germany last year, with 86.4 percent of imports coming from China.
Solar photovoltaics in Germany
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Germany sees 30% increase in PV units, achieves record solar share
China remains the biggest external supplier for the German market, accounting for 86.4 percent of PV systems imported into the country in 2023. The Netherlands and Vietnam followed at a
Germany: Value of PV imports, exports plunges 66%
In 2023, Germany imported nearly €3.6 billion worth of PV systems, primarily solar cells and modules. Compared to the previous year, the value fell by 12.5%, the Federal Statistical Office...
Solar power in Germany – output, business & perspectives
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in early 2025 warned of a “substantial risk” that imported solar PV hardware opens the door to Chinese interference in Germany''s power supply.
Europe''s solar power generation to grow 50 TWh in 2024 as Germany
As a result, Germany relied increasingly on imports from France and Denmark. This highlighted the importance of diversifying energy sources to ensure energy security and reduce
Solar shines as Germany''s top electricity source in April
Solar farms are set for a record stretch of power sector dominance in Germany after becoming the single largest generation source in the country at the earliest point of the year ever.
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