Renewables cover more than half of electricity consumption for the first time

Renewables cover more than half of electricity consumption for the first time

According to the figures, this is the first time that the share of renewable electricity has exceeded the 50% mark for an entire year. The share of renewable electricity was particularly high in July (59%), May (57%) and October and November (55% each).

In June, electricity generation from photovoltaics reached a new all-time record of 9.8 billion kilowatt hours. Electricity generation from onshore wind energy reached a new record of 113.5 billion kilowatt hours for the year as a whole.

Kerstin Andreae, Chairwoman of the BDEW Executive Board, said: "The figures show that we are on the right track." In order to achieve "the second 50 percent", however, politicians must continue to "consistently remove all obstacles to the expansion of renewables", Andreae demanded.

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1. For the first time, more than half of Germany's electricity consumption was covered by renewable energies, with a record-breaking share in July at 59%.
2. As the BDEW Executive Board Chairwoman, Kerstin Andreae, stated, these figures indicate that they are moving in the right direction.
3. Half of the remaining power consumption needs to be addressed for Germany to achieve the "second 50 percent", as Andreae emphasized.
4. Despite the positive developments, political leaders must continue to eliminate obstacles to the expansion of renewable energies, as Andreae urged.
5. According to the figures, renewable energies substantially contributed to reducing power consumption, such as in July and October, with each month recording a 55% share.
6. More than half of Germany's electricity consumption has been powered by renewable sources like solar and wind energy, marking a significant milestone for the country.

Source: www.stern.de