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Renewable energies (generation) in gross final energy consumption
Year Value Units
2005 7.2 Percentage
2006 8.5 Percentage
2007 10.0 Percentage
2008 10.1 Percentage
2009 10.9 Percentage
2010 11.7 Percentage
2011 12.5 Percentage
2012 13.5 Percentage
2013 13.8 Percentage
2014 14.4 Percentage
2015 14.9 Percentage
2016 14.9 Percentage
2017 15.5 Percentage
2018 16.7 Percentage
2019 17.3 Percentage
2020 19.1 Percentage
2021 19.3 Percentage
2022 20.9 Percentage
2023 21.6 Percentage
2024 22.4 Percentage
2030 Percentage
2040 Percentage
2050 Percentage

Data source: Working Group on Renewable Energy Statistics

Geographical Area: Germany

Note: 2023 and 2024 provisional data.

This table includes additional information to the above visualized indicators, like a short definition of this indicator and a description of the politically determined target values as well as explaining the political intention behind selecting this indicator.

Intention

Reserves of fossil fuels such as oil and gas are limited. Furthermore, their utilisation is associated with the emission of greenhouse gases. Switching to renewable energies, which are constantly regenerating as natural energy sources, reduces energy-related emissions and consequently the extent of climate change. In addition, dependence on energy imports and the consumption of resources are reduced and technical innovations are promoted.
Target

Increase to 41% by 2030, to 45% by 2040 and to 60% by 2050
Type of target

Target with specific target value
Assessment

Target formulation:
For indicator 7.2.a, various target values are defined for different years. For the assessment, the next relevant target is considered. Accordingly, the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption should reach at least 41% by 2030.

Assessment:
Although the indicator value is rising, if the average rate of increase over the past six years continues, the politically defined 2030 target would be significantly missed. Indicator 7.2.a is therefore assessed as cloud for 2024.

Data status at time of assessment:
10/03/2025
Assessment

Weathersymbol: cloud

7.2.a Share of renewable energies in gross final energy consumption

This indicator relates the amount of electricity generated from renewable energy sources in Germany (including hydropower, onshore and offshore wind energy, and solar power), heat (for example from geothermal energy, biomass, or biogenic waste), and renewable fuels to the gross final energy consumption of all energy sources in Germany. Gross final energy consumption comprises the total energy consumption by end users, transmission losses, and own consumption in energy production. It includes both domestically generated and imported energy carriers.

The indicator is calculated by the Working Group on Renewable Energy Statistics (AGEE-Stat). The calculation is carried out in accordance with the reporting requirements of the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (Directive 2009/28/EC until 2020, Directive 2018/2001 from 2021 onwards), which stipulates the use of multi-year averages for sources such as hydropower and wind energy due to natural fluctuations in availability. The politically established target of achieving an 18% share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption by 2020 was exceeded, with a recorded share of 19.1%. In 2024, the share of renewable energy reached 22.4%. If the current trend continues, the next target – 41% by 2030 (as defined in the National Energy and Climate Plan, NECP, August 2024) – is expected to be clearly missed.

However, from a long-term perspective, the value of this indicator has risen significantly from 7.2% in 2005. The use of renewable energy varies considerably by sector. In 2024, renewables accounted for 54.4% of gross electricity consumption, 18.1% of final energy consumption for heating and cooling, and 7.2% in the transport sector.

The indicator is closely linked to the following: indicator 13.1.a Greenhouse gas emissions, indicator 3.2.a Air pollutant emissions, and indicator 7.2.b Share of electricity from renewable energy sources in gross electricity consumption.