On July 6, according to preliminary data released by the German Utilities Industry Association (BDEW) and the German Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW) on the 5th, in the first half of this year, renewable energy generation accounted for 49% of Germany's total power generation, A 6% increase over the same period last year.
German solar and onshore wind power generation increased significantly in the first half of this year, up about a fifth from the same period last year, the data said. This increase was mainly due to strong winds in January-February and ample sunshine in May-June. Offshore wind and biomass power generation also saw small increases. Only hydropower production fell compared to the same period a year earlier.
"The drop in gas supply from Russia puts Germany's energy supply in a 'special situation'. The surest way to avoid such a situation in the future is to rapidly expand renewable energy sources. Renewable energy is not only key to green electricity and heat supply, but also The development of the hydrogen industry and the achievement of climate neutrality are crucial," said Kerstin Andreae, Chairman of the BDEW Executive Committee.
Kirsten Andre points out that Germany urgently needs to act when it comes to expanding onshore wind energy. And the biggest obstacle in this regard remains the lack of land.
ZSW executive director Frithjof Stai said photovoltaics also cannot be ignored given the significant challenges facing wind expansion. In order to achieve Germany's target of 215 GW of installed PV capacity by 2030, Germany should achieve an annual installed capacity of 22 GW from 2026.