"The share of renewables in German power production almost stagnated in 2025, data showed Monday, as concerns grow about a shift away from green policies under conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The figure had increased strongly in previous years as Europe's biggest economy aims to reach a goal of green power accounting for 80 percent of its energy mix by 2030."
"The group Environmental Action Germany said last year's near stagnation in renewables' share was in part due to a lack of wind in the first half of 2025. But the NGO nevertheless fears a looming slowdown in the green power shift under Merz's coalition, which took power last year, Constantin Zerger, the group's head of energy and climate protection, told AFP."
Renewables accounted for 58.8 percent of German power production in 2025, up marginally from 58.5 percent in 2024 and up from 43 percent in 2021. Wind power's share fell slightly while solar output rose due to increased capacity. Environmental Action Germany attributed the near stagnation partly to a lack of wind in early 2025 and warned of a potential slowdown under Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition. Critics cite planned gas expansion and proposals to cut some solar subsidies as signs of deprioritising renewable expansion. The government describes its approach as pragmatic to keep costs manageable.
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