In 2018, 38% of electricity was generated from renewable sources in Germany

According to the latest published data, renewable energy is expected to cover around 38% of Germany's electricity consumption in 2018, up 2% from 2017
.
Specifically, renewable energy in Germany will generate almost 229 billion kWh of electricity
in 2018.
In addition, renewable energy accounted for up to 43%
of the country's electricity consumption in January, April, May and December.

This week's latest data from the German research institute ZSW and the German water and energy industry association BDEW show that "Germany achieved a record share
of renewable energy in 2018.
This is the positive side
.
However, by 2030, the current pace of construction will not be enough to reach the 65% target
.
Therefore, we need special tenders
for offshore wind.
In addition, we need planning and investment guarantees
for onshore wind energy projects.
More importantly, facilitating barriers to entry for wind power projects and urgent grid expansion are now at the top of
the energy policy agenda.
”

"Electricity in Germany is becoming more and more environmentally friendly
.
This is a good sign," adds Professor Frithjof Staiß, Managing Director of ZSW, "Now, in addition to the growing share of wind and solar power, we also need to expand our flexibility options so that the growing supply of green electricity can be optimally aligned
with demand.
" ”

Onshore wind is expected to remain at its highest level this year, approaching 94 billion kWh, up nearly 7%
from 2017.
Biomass came in second place with 52 billion kWh, slightly higher than in 2017, while solar PV ranked third with more than 46 billion kWh, up 18%
from 2017 levels.
The contribution of offshore wind will increase by less than 10% to 19 billion kWh, while hydropower has already fallen
significantly due to prolonged drought in the region.