Germany Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Germany generated 497 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Wind was the largest source at 26.6%, followed by coal (21.0%) and solar (18.1%). Demand was 517 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 334 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Germany generated 497 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Wind supplied 26.6% of Germany's electricity in 2025.
- Coal supplied 21.0% of Germany's electricity in 2025.
- Solar supplied 18.1% of Germany's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 58.5% of Germany's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Germany's electricity was 334 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Germany's carbon intensity in 2025 was 23% lower than in 1985, when it was 431 gCO2/kWh.
- Germany had the 9th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 497 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 517 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 6.19 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 19.5 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 334 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 166 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 9 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wind | 132 TWh | 26.6% |
| Coal | 104 TWh | 21.0% |
| Solar | 89.7 TWh | 18.1% |
| Gas | 83.5 TWh | 16.8% |
| Bioenergy | 50.1 TWh | 10.1% |
| Other fossil | 18.7 TWh | 3.8% |
| Hydro | 18.3 TWh | 3.7% |
| Other renewables | 230 GWh | 0.1% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Wind | Coal | Solar | Gas | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 28.0 TWh | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 29.8 TWh | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 33.0 TWh | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 33.1 TWh | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 38.6 TWh | n/a |
| 1990 | 70.0 GWh | 310 TWh | 0 TWh | 35.9 TWh | 1.60 TWh |
| 1991 | 220 GWh | 308 TWh | 0 TWh | 36.3 TWh | 1.87 TWh |
| 1992 | 290 GWh | 296 TWh | 0 TWh | 33.0 TWh | 2.04 TWh |
| 1993 | 670 GWh | 293 TWh | 0 TWh | 32.8 TWh | 1.97 TWh |
| 1994 | 1.43 TWh | 290 TWh | 0 TWh | 36.1 TWh | 2.07 TWh |
| 1995 | 1.71 TWh | 289 TWh | 0 TWh | 41.1 TWh | 2.43 TWh |
| 1996 | 2.08 TWh | 296 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 45.6 TWh | 2.50 TWh |
| 1997 | 3.03 TWh | 284 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 48.1 TWh | 2.65 TWh |
| 1998 | 4.59 TWh | 292 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 50.7 TWh | 3.06 TWh |
| 1999 | 5.53 TWh | 281 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 51.8 TWh | 3.51 TWh |
| 2000 | 9.35 TWh | 297 TWh | 0 TWh | 49.2 TWh | 4.33 TWh |
| 2001 | 10.5 TWh | 294 TWh | 100 GWh | 55.5 TWh | 4.59 TWh |
| 2002 | 15.9 TWh | 300 TWh | 200 GWh | 56.3 TWh | 5.31 TWh |
| 2003 | 19.1 TWh | 305 TWh | 310 GWh | 62.6 TWh | 8.95 TWh |
| 2004 | 26.0 TWh | 299 TWh | 560 GWh | 62.7 TWh | 10.6 TWh |
| 2005 | 27.8 TWh | 288 TWh | 1.31 TWh | 72.2 TWh | 14.7 TWh |
| 2006 | 31.3 TWh | 289 TWh | 2.27 TWh | 74.7 TWh | 18.9 TWh |
| 2007 | 40.5 TWh | 297 TWh | 3.14 TWh | 77.5 TWh | 24.6 TWh |
| 2008 | 41.4 TWh | 275 TWh | 4.51 TWh | 88.5 TWh | 28.0 TWh |
| 2009 | 39.4 TWh | 253 TWh | 6.72 TWh | 80.3 TWh | 30.9 TWh |
| 2010 | 38.6 TWh | 263 TWh | 12.0 TWh | 88.8 TWh | 33.9 TWh |
| 2011 | 49.9 TWh | 262 TWh | 20.0 TWh | 85.7 TWh | 36.9 TWh |
| 2012 | 51.7 TWh | 276 TWh | 26.7 TWh | 76.0 TWh | 43.2 TWh |
| 2013 | 52.7 TWh | 288 TWh | 30.6 TWh | 67.0 TWh | 45.5 TWh |
| 2014 | 58.5 TWh | 274 TWh | 35.5 TWh | 60.6 TWh | 48.3 TWh |
| 2015 | 80.6 TWh | 272 TWh | 38.1 TWh | 61.5 TWh | 50.3 TWh |
| 2016 | 79.9 TWh | 262 TWh | 37.6 TWh | 80.6 TWh | 50.9 TWh |
| 2017 | 106 TWh | 241 TWh | 38.8 TWh | 86.0 TWh | 50.9 TWh |
| 2018 | 110 TWh | 228 TWh | 44.3 TWh | 81.6 TWh | 50.8 TWh |
| 2019 | 126 TWh | 171 TWh | 45.2 TWh | 90.0 TWh | 50.1 TWh |
| 2020 | 132 TWh | 135 TWh | 49.5 TWh | 95.0 TWh | 50.9 TWh |
| 2021 | 114 TWh | 165 TWh | 49.3 TWh | 90.3 TWh | 49.1 TWh |
| 2022 | 125 TWh | 180 TWh | 60.3 TWh | 79.1 TWh | 48.6 TWh |
| 2023 | 141 TWh | 125 TWh | 63.9 TWh | 76.7 TWh | 51.3 TWh |
| 2024 | 137 TWh | 106 TWh | 74.1 TWh | 78.4 TWh | 51.1 TWh |
| 2025 | 132 TWh | 104 TWh | 89.7 TWh | 83.5 TWh | 50.1 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 497 TWh | 517 TWh | 334 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 492 TWh | 518 TWh | 340 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 507 TWh | 516 TWh | 364 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 567 TWh | 540 TWh | 420 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 579 TWh | 560 TWh | 395 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 567 TWh | 548 TWh | 356 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 600 TWh | 567 TWh | 392 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 632 TWh | 584 TWh | 455 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 644 TWh | 592 TWh | 470 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 642 TWh | 591 TWh | 498 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Germany, 1985 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 39.3 TWh | 36.7 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 41.9 TWh | 38.5 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 43.3 TWh | 42.1 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 43.5 TWh | 43.6 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 45.6 TWh | 45.5 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 42.0 TWh | 40.9 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 43.5 TWh | 41.8 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 39.7 TWh | 37.3 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 39.5 TWh | 37.9 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 39.0 TWh | 38.1 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 39.9 TWh | 37.0 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 38.9 TWh | 35.6 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 38.8 TWh | 37.2 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 43.2 TWh | 43.2 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 43.5 TWh | 41.5 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 43.5 TWh | 42.5 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 47.7 TWh | 49.0 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 42.9 TWh | 44.7 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 43.8 TWh | 44.0 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 40.5 TWh | 40.2 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 39.3 TWh | 38.0 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 40.6 TWh | 38.7 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 42.3 TWh | 42.4 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 40.4 TWh | 40.8 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026.
Germany Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Germany?
Wind was the largest source of electricity in Germany in 2025, supplying 26.6% of generation, followed by coal (21.0%) and solar (18.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Germany use?
Germany used 517 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 6.19 MWh per person.
How clean is Germany's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Germany emitted 334 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 58.5% of generation. That is 27% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Germany import electricity?
Yes. Germany imported 19.5 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.