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Germany Hits Record Highs in Renewable Energy for Early 2024

Nico Brams
Last updated: July 9, 2024 5:23 pm
Nico Brams 10 months ago
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Germany's Achievement in Renewable Energy: Setting a New Record by Generating 65% of Its Electricity from Renewables
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Germany has set a new record for renewable energy generation in the first half of 2024, according to a report by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE).

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Key Highlights:Breakdown of Renewable Energy Sources:Impact on Electricity Prices:Growth in Energy Storage:Trends and Predictions:

Key Highlights:

  • Renewable Share: 65% of Germany’s net public electricity generation came from renewable sources between January and June.
  • Decline in Fossil Fuels: Fossil fuel generation and electricity prices saw a decline during the same period.

Breakdown of Renewable Energy Sources:

  • Solar Power:
    • Generated 32.4 TWh, marking a 15% increase from the same period in 2023.
    • 5 GW of new solar capacity was added from January through April, reaching 6.2 GW by the end of May.
    • Solar capacity is on track to hit over 88 GW by the end of 2024, with an expected annual increase of 22 GW from 2026.
  • Wind Power:
    • Generated 73.4 TWh, making up 34.1% of the total net public electricity generation.
    • However, wind power expansion remains weak, with only 1 GW of new capacity added in the first half of the year.
  • Other Renewables:
    • Including hydropower and biomass, renewable sources collectively generated 140 TWh, a new record.

Impact on Electricity Prices:

  • Electricity prices fell sharply from €100.54/MWh to €67.94/MWh, a trend seen across Europe as the effects of the Ukraine invasion in 2022 diminish.

Growth in Energy Storage:

  • Energy storage capacity expanded significantly, with systems providing an output of 1.8 GW and a capacity of 2.5 GWh connected to the grid in the first half of the year. This is crucial for balancing renewable electricity generation throughout the day.

Trends and Predictions:

  • Solar Energy:
    • Expected to become the leading source of new clean power capacity in the EU this year, driven largely by Germany.
    • The Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW Solar) predicts continued strong growth in solar capacity.
  • Fossil Fuels:
    • The share of fossil fuel generation dropped from 39.6% to 35.0%.
    • Since 2015, renewable electricity generation has risen by 56%, while fossil fuel generation has decreased by 46%.

Germany’s ongoing energy transition is evident in these numbers, showcasing a significant shift towards a more sustainable energy future. The country’s commitment to expanding renewable energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels is paving the way for a greener, more efficient energy landscape.

This record-setting period marks an important milestone in Germany’s energy journey, highlighting both the progress made and the potential for future growth in renewable energy.

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