Low winds push down renewables share in German electricity mix

Soaring solar power output only partially compensates for wind’s decline, Fraunhofer ISE first half data show

Garzweiler solar farm with wind turbines in background
Garzweiler solar farm with wind turbines in backgroundPhoto: RWE
Published 7 July 2025, 08:12Updated 7 July 2025, 08:18
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