Renewable Energy Holds Strong in 2025 Despite Drought Challenges
Renewable energy sources have maintained their strong performance in the first three quarters of 2025, despite challenges such as reduced hydropower generation due to drought. Calls have been made to keep up the expansion pace, with industry associations stressing the need to optimise plans for the future.
Renewable energy sources generated 216.0 Mrd. kWh of electricity in the first three quarters of 2025, matching last year's output. This stability is notable, given the 23% drop in hydropower generation due to below-average rainfall from February to June.
Solar power and onshore wind have shown significant growth. Solar power increased by nearly a quarter (+24%) to 94.5 Mrd. kWh, while onshore wind capacity addition has already reached 3.2 GW, nearing the entire year's capacity in 2024. Offshore wind maintained its 2024 expansion status due to the tendering cycle.
However, energy demand is projected to double by 2030, particularly from data centers. This requires further optimisation of renewable energy plans to avoid increased greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. Industry associations have demanded that the German government maintain the current dynamic expansion pace of renewable energies.
In the first three quarters of 2025, renewable energy sources covered 57% of gross electricity consumption, with conventional sources generating around 150.0 Mrd. kWh. Despite challenges, the share of renewable energy remained at the same level as the previous year. Looking ahead, optimising plans and maintaining expansion pace will be crucial to meet increasing energy demands while minimising environmental impact.
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