Germany's renewable electricity contracts hit record 81% share

An analysis by price‑comparison platform Verivox shows that 81 % of electricity contracts concluded through its service in the current year are for tariffs supplying 100 % renewable power, the highest share ever recorded. Five years ago the figure was about 68 %, indicating a steady rise in consumer uptake of green electricity.

Verivox notes that green tariffs are often the cheapest option: the average household electricity price is 31.2 cents per kilowatt‑hour, while the lowest‑priced renewable tariffs average 21.9 cents. A typical three‑person household using 4,000 kWh annually could save roughly €400 per year by switching to a cheap green tariff.

The platform also projects that in 2026 roughly 67 % of all electricity switches it facilitates will be to renewable‑origin tariffs, with an additional 14 % opting for contracts that certify extra support for renewable expansion (e.g., “Grüner Strom Label” or “OK Power”).

Separately, Austrian supplier Verbund introduced a fully digital online electricity contract for private customers in Germany, offering 100 % renewable electricity sourced mainly from hydropower. The service emphasizes transparency, flexibility and a completely online signing and management process, reflecting the broader market trend toward digitalisation and sustainability.