Renewables' share of German power mix plunges as coal rebounds in 2021

Low winds amid rising electricity consumption spurred a renaissance of the dirtiest generation fuel, to the dismay of green groups

Garzweiler lignite open pit mine in Germany
Garzweiler lignite open pit mine in GermanyFoto: RWE
Published 10 January 2022, 09:30Updated 10 January 2022, 09:50
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