Germany's renewable power share hits 58% in first half of 2026

In the first six months of 2026, Germany recorded that 58 % of the electricity consumed came from renewable sources, a historic high and about three percentage points above the same period in 2025. The surge was driven primarily by wind energy, with on‑shore production up 7 % and offshore farms increasing output by 28.3 %. Solar generation also rose, adding 3.7 % to the mix. By contrast, hydroelectric output fell 7.7 % due to lower rainfall, while biomass contributed a modest 0.6 % increase.

The data, released by the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden‑Württemberg (ZSW) and the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW), were highlighted by ZSW director Frithjof Staiss, who said the expansion of renewables lowers Germany’s reliance on imported fossil fuels and strengthens the economy against energy‑price shocks. He added that green electricity is one of the most effective tools for combating climate change.