Energy Transition

Renewables near 50% of Germany's power supply as sector pushes for 'hydrogen law'

Biomass in 2022 for first time beats generation from nuclear but emissions rise slightly as coal plants are brought back into operation to offset Russian gas curtailment

Wind turbines behind a PV farm near the headquarters and production facilities of German solar cell maker Q-Cells
Wind turbines behind a PV farm near the headquarters and production facilities of German solar cell maker Q-CellsFoto: Sean Gallup/Getty Images
Published 22 December 2022, 09:30Updated 22 December 2022, 16:39
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