Renewable energies covered around 56 percent of electricity consumption in Germany in the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary calculations from energy association and research institute.
“The recent steady increase in the share of renewables in electricity consumption shows that we are on the right track,” Kerstin Andreae, chairwoman of the Executive Board of the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW), said Friday.
Electricity generated by renewables grew to 75.9 billion kilowatt hours between January and March, up 9 percent year-on-year. Onshore wind turbines alone produced 39.4 billion kWh of electricity, covering more than a quarter of the electricity demand, according to the calculations.
“The expansion of renewable energies has recently increased significantly. This is now being reflected in electricity generation,” Andreae said. However, she noted that intensified efforts are needed to achieve the climate targets.
