Germany relies on fossils: renewable traps at record low!

Germany relies on fossils: renewable traps at record low!

In the first quarter of 2025, Germany recorded a significant increase in electricity generation from fossil energy sources. According to ZVW The proportion of fossil sources was 50.5 percent, which means an increase compared to 41.5 percent in the previous year. In contrast, the proportion of renewable energies was only 49.5 percent, while in the first quarter of 2024 it was 58.5 percent.

The main reason for the decline in renewable energies is seen in an exceptionally wind -arm first quarter. However, wind power remains the most important energy source in Germany, with a share of 27.8 percent, in the previous year it was 38.5 percent. The operation of conventional power plants was able to compensate for the decline in renewable energies.

Development of the energy sources

coal has established itself as the second most important energy source, with 27.0 percent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to 23.0 percent in the previous year. The proportion of natural gas has also increased and was 20.6 percent after 15.8 percent last year. Photovoltaics showed a positive development with an increase to 9.2 percent, while the biogas share stagnated and remained 6.1 percent.

These developments throw a light on the current challenges of the German energy transition. The Data from the Federal Statistical Office show that the use of fossil fuels for electricity generation still plays a central role. The adjustments in the area of ​​renewable energies are more urgent than ever to achieve the climate goals.

surveys and analyzes

The Federal Statistical Office regularly provides extensive data about energy production in Germany. These surveys contain information about the amount of electricity and heat generated, separated according to energy sources and process types. Details on the self-consumption, the net performance of the systems and the high-efficiency property of the power-heat coupling systems (KWK) are also recorded.

In addition, data about fuels that are used to produce heat and electricity are also analyzed as well as the installed storage capacity. This information is crucial to obtain a precise picture of the current situation in the energy sector and to predict future developments.