Germany Reaches 62.7% Renewables in 2024 Electricity Mix
2025-01-12
Germany generated 62.7% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2024, according to the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE). Solar power contributed 14% to the total, reaching a record 72.2 TWh. Despite less favorable weather, rapid solar capacity expansion drove this record. Wind power remained the largest source at 136.4 TWh. Battery storage capacity also saw significant growth, increasing from 8.6 GW to 12.1 GW. Germany's CO2 emissions continued their downward trend, falling to 152 million tons in 2024, a 58% reduction from 1990 levels.