Energy

Solar energy plays a key role in Germany’s sustainable energy future and is already one of the most important renewable energy sources for both the supply of electricity and heating.

Germany is Europe’s manufacturing powerhouse and consistently emphasizes energy efficiency in industrial production.

85 percent of the energy consumed by Germany’s private households is used for heating and hot water. With two thirds of the heating systems in Germany considered inefficient, upgrading old systems is a growing priority.

Green hydrogen is set to play a decisive role in Germany’s energy transition. Carbon-neutral energy provision will also help the country realize its climate protection goals. 

Germany is taking the lead in both energy storage and fuel cell technologies - as a market, development platform and export hub.

Germany's wind energy industry is one of the world's largest, and it is at the forefront of technological development.

Bioenergy makes a significant contribution to today's renewable energy supply: on the global level, on the European level and also on the national level in Germany.

Natural Gas’s global growth position is underpinned by: its advantages over other fossil fuels in emissions abatement, its cost competitiveness, and its complementary (non-disruptive) integration into existing energy infrastructure.