Wind and solar power overtake fossil fuels in Germany for first time

Germany generated more electricity from wind and solar sources than from coal, gas, and oil combined in 2025, marking a historic milestone in the country's renewable energy transition.

First covered Jul 28, 2026 · 4:49 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Coverage

60d Carbon Brief Analysis: Wind and solar power overtake fossil fuels in Germany for first time ever — More of Germany’s electricity came from wind and solar power than fossil fuels for the first time ever in 2025.… The post Analysis: Wind and solar power…

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Discussion

Bluesky: @akshatrathi.bsky.social Akshat Rathi · 60d ago · 423 ♥ Wind and solar have just overtaken fossil-fuel power in Germany www.carbonbrief.org/...

Appeared in: 2026-07-28 (#9) · 2026-07-29 (#16)

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