Overview

• Industry bodies ZSW and BDEW report preliminary figures showing renewables covering nearly 57% of electricity consumption through the first three quarters of 2025.
• Solar generation rose by roughly one quarter, while onshore wind output fell about 12% after a wind‑poor first quarter.
• Gross power generation increased 0.9% year over year, with coal just over 20% of the mix and gas around 16%.
• Economy and energy minister Katherina Reiche proposes ending subsidies for new small rooftop solar systems to contain costs, while still targeting 80% green power by 2030.
• The coalition has not finalized any changes as the government plans state support for new gas-fired plants to balance variable renewables, and Environment Minister Carsten Schneider warns against slowing expansion.