Germany

59% of Germany’s electricity was generated from clean sources in 2025, below the EU average of 71%.

Germany remains one of the global leaders for wind and solar energy deployment. Since the introduction of its landmark renewable energy law (Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz) in 2000, its share of generation from wind and solar has grown from less than 2% to almost 45% in 2025. During the same period, coal power fell from supplying more than half (52%) of German electricity to just 21%.

Germany generated more electricity from wind and solar in 2025 than any other EU member and accounted for more than a quarter of the bloc’s total wind and solar generation. In 2024, only three countries globally generated more power from wind and solar than Germany – and no other country among the 30 biggest electricity producers globally had a higher share from these sources.

Germany’s largest clean power source in 2025 was wind (27%) followed by solar (18%). Combined, wind and solar reached 45% – above the EU average of 30%. Clean power, entirely from renewables since its 2023 nuclear exit, accounted for 59% of electricity generation (below the EU average of 71%), while fossil fuels made up 41% (above the EU average of 29%).

Rapid wind and solar deployment cut power sector emissions per capita to 2 tonnes of CO2e in 2025 – more than half of their 2007 peak, though still above the EU average of 1.3 tonnes.

However, Ember’s analysis suggests that Germany’s coal mine methane emissions could be 28 to 220 times higher than officially reported. Accurate and urgent measurement is key to implementing effective coal mine methane reductions and ensuring Germany meets its net-zero target.

As of 1 January 2026, Germany was continuing its ambitious plans for 75% renewable energy and 360 GW renewable capacity by 2030. For the country’s latest renewables targets, see our 2030 Global Renewable Target Tracker.