Q2: What’s the role of #renewables in Germany’s #powermix?
Wind & PV are the #Energiewende's backbone & the cheapest form of #electricity.
Power generation mix in 2021 (vs. 2000):
Renewables 40% (6.5%)
Lignite/hard coal 28% (48%)
Nuclear 12% (27%)
Natural gas 15% (9%).
Wind & PV are the #Energiewende's backbone & the cheapest form of #electricity.
Power generation mix in 2021 (vs. 2000):
Renewables 40% (6.5%)
Lignite/hard coal 28% (48%)
Nuclear 12% (27%)
Natural gas 15% (9%).
In 2022, the share of coal has increased from 28 to 33%, compensating for the disruption of Russian gas imports.
However, the German government has stressed that this shift is temporary and will not adversely affect Germany’s #climatetargets.
However, the German government has stressed that this shift is temporary and will not adversely affect Germany’s #climatetargets.
You can explore why #renewables in the power mix are important for #climateaction and energy security on our dashboard: bit.ly/3BNHPXE
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