Germany doubles renewable electricity share in 10 years; construction begins in Czechia after years of stagnation

The share of electricity generation from renewable sources in gross electricity consumption in Germany will reach 52 % this year. At least, this is indicated by preliminary estimates from the German Energy and Water Industries Association (BDEW), which adds that lower overall electricity consumption also contributed to the higher share. While the share of renewables has doubled in Germany in recent years, it stagnated in the Czech Republic for many years, and the sector is only now starting to awaken after the energy crisis. 

The preliminary estimates, which are unlikely to change much given that the year is drawing to a close, point to another record year for Germany's energy sector. For the first time ever, renewable sources covered more than half of the country's gross electricity consumption – the final share is now estimated at 52 %.

However, the record share was primarily helped by two factors: low electricity consumption and substantially lower total generation by German power plants. This is expected to reach just under 510 TWh this year, representing a decline of more than 10 % compared with the previous year and almost 13 % compared with 2021.