Energy Transition

Nearly half of Germany's electricity has come from wind and solar this year

Rodrigue Kauahou, a worker of the installation company Alromar, sets up solar panels on the roof of a home in Colmenar Viejo, Spain June 19, 2020. Picture taken June 19, 2020. REUTERS/Sergio Perez - RC2HPH9UOQOH

Wind and solar has generated 42% of Germany's electricity so far this year. Image: REUTERS/Sergio Perez - RC2HPH9UOQOH

Niall McCarthy
Data Journalist, Statista
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