German Reliance on Coal, Renewables Grew in First Half of 2022
- Nearly one third of electricity produced in coal-fired plants
- Share of renewables in generation rose to 48.5% in first half
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Germany produced over half its electricity in the first six months of the year from conventional sources, led by an increase in coal-fired power, but renewables are gaining, according to data released by the statistical office in Wiesbaden.
While 51.5% of the electricity produced from January to June came from conventional sources, down from 56.2% in the same period a year earlier, renewable energy sources reached a share of 48.5%, up from 43.8% a year ago.