Wind and solar power drive Germany's renewable energy surge
By DW.
Excerpt: Europe's largest economy saw a rise in renewable energy generation in 2024. Germany made a notable shift toward renewable energy sources last year, according to a report from the Federal Network Agency released on Friday. Renewable energy accounted for 59% of the country's total electricity generation, up from 56% in 2023. Wind energy was the leading source, contributing 31.9% to the nation's energy mix, while solar energy contributed 14.7%. ...Last year also marked Germany's first full year without nuclear power, following the final shutdown of its nuclear plants in April 2023. The country aims to be climate-neutral by 2045....