Statistics on gross electricity generation in Germany by energy source

Source: Statista and Energy & Management Powernews, February 03, 2022

A chart says more than a thousand words: a current graph highlights the gross electricity generation in Germany by energy source in the years 2000 to 2021. 

(Image credits Statista; Sources: BDEW; Federal Statistical Office; BMWi; AGEB; coal industry statistics; ZSW)

In 2021, 238 billion kWh of the total gross electricity in Germany was generated from renewable energy sources. This corresponds to about 41% of the total amount of electricity. In the past almost 20 years, the share of electricity generated from renewables increased significantly. At the same time, hard coal and nuclear energy recorded a significant decline.

Source: Statista and E&M Editorial