Germany's Renewable Energy Share Hits Record High of 56% in 2024

Preliminary data shows renewable energy continues to grow, driven by solar and wind, as Germany aims for 80% by 2030.

Renewable energy is projected to account for 56% of Germany's electricity consumption in 2024, up from 54.5% in 2023 and 46.3% in 2022.
Approximately 285 terawatt-hours of electricity were generated from renewable sources in 2024, with wind and solar contributing over three-quarters of this total.
Solar energy production saw a significant 16% increase, reaching an estimated 74 terawatt-hours, while wind energy output remained steady at around 141 terawatt-hours.
Other renewable sources, including biomass, hydropower, and geothermal, collectively provided about 25% of the renewable energy mix, showing a modest 2% growth from 2023.
Germany's environmental agency emphasizes the need to accelerate renewable energy expansion to meet the goal of 80% renewable electricity by 2030, as rising energy demands from electrification in heating and transport sectors loom.