Germany's Solar Power Generation

 In 2025, Germany generated 18% of its electricity from solar power, up from 14% in 2024. This significant leap means that despite having many high-latitude regions, solar power has surpassed coal and methane natural gas in the country's electricity supply.

 In recent years, Germany's energy system has undergone several major changes, often triggered by some kind of disaster.

 Germany promised to shut down all its nuclear power plants after the Fukushima nuclear accident, a move that has sparked controversy internationally. Many people point out that this decision may lead to dirtier electricity, as there may be an increased reliance on fossil fuels. Some estimates indicate that the carbon intensity and fossil fuel dependency of Germany's electricity supply have significantly increased since this decision was made.

 But at the same time, the country is also installing a large number of solar power systems. Due to the incentives of solar energy programs, rooftop solar panels are ubiquitous in Germany, and the country once even became the world's largest solar power producer-considering its high latitude, the scarcity of sunlight is more pronounced than in countries closer to the equator.