Electricity Consumption in Germany in 2025: Renewables Account for Nearly 56 Percent

Renewable energy sources supplied almost 56 percent of Germany’s gross electricity consumption in 2025, underscoring their growing role in national power generation. This figure highlights the continued shift in Germany’s electricity mix, even as weather-related factors affected output from certain technologies.

Despite a historically weak period for wind generation, the overall renewable energy share in Germany increased slightly compared with the previous year. Solar and wind power together played a central role in maintaining high levels of renewable electricity, demonstrating the resilience of the energy transition in the power sector.

Solar power generation showed particularly strong momentum. Expanded photovoltaic capacity led to a significant year-on-year increase in electricity output, with solar systems delivering consistently high volumes during the summer months. These trends further strengthened the role of solar energy within Germany’s power generation landscape.

Wind power results were more mixed. Onshore wind output declined due to unfavorable weather conditions, despite substantial additions to installed capacity. Offshore wind power generation remained largely stable, reflecting limited capacity changes during the year.

From a system-wide perspective, total power generation in Germany increased slightly, while gross electricity consumption declined marginally. Fossil-based power generation remained relatively stable, but its share continued to decrease as renewable electricity gained importance.

Measured against gross electricity consumption, renewable energy accounted for just under 56 percent in 2025. When calculated as a share of total power generation, renewables reached nearly 58 percent. Both indicators provide valuable insight into Germany’s ongoing energy transition and the balance between fossil and renewable power generation.