Renewable energy’s share of Germany’s electricity consumption increased to a record 58% in the first half of 2026, up from 55.8% a year earlier.
Germany’s renewable energy sources supplied 58% of the country’s electricity consumption in the first half of 2026, marking a record high. The increase from 55.8% in the same period last year reflects ongoing expansion in solar and wind power capacity.
The government aims to accelerate growth with streamlined permitting processes and annual wind power capacity additions of 10 gigawatts. Germany’s long-term target is for renewables to account for 80% of electricity consumption.
No immediate market reaction was reported following the release of the data.