"Solar power in Germany generated 18% of domestic electricity production in 2025, up up from 14% in 2024, the German Solar Industry Association (BSW) said on Monday. Photovoltaic power thus accounted for more electricity than lignite-fired plants, which generated some 14%, and natural gas, which accounted for 16%, the association said. The figures are based on data from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems."
"Germany's largest source of electricity remained wind power, which accounted for 27% of domestic production. In 2025, the 5.5 million installed photovoltaic systems in Germany produced a record some 87 terawatt hours of electricity, 15 terawatt hours more than in 2024, according to preliminary annual figures. However, the BSW said that despite the increase in solar power production, the rate of growth in the sector in Germany in 2025 was insufficient for the country to meet its legally binding targets for 2030."
Solar power in Germany generated 18% of domestic electricity production in 2025, up from 14% in 2024. Photovoltaic power produced more electricity than lignite-fired plants (about 14%) and natural gas (16%). The figures are based on data from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. Wind power remained the largest source at 27% of domestic production. In 2025, 5.5 million installed photovoltaic systems produced a record approximately 87 terawatt hours of electricity, 15 terawatt hours more than in 2024. The BSW said the 2025 growth rate in solar was insufficient to meet legally binding 2030 targets.
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