Energiewende: Produktion von Sonnenstrom steuert auf Rekord zu
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The production of solar energy in Germany is steadily climbing towards a record high, surpassing 100 Terawatt-hours for the first time in a single calendar year, according to the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar). As of September 27th, the figure stood at 90.2 Terawatt-hours, which is higher than the total output of the entire year 2025, which was 90 Terawatt-hours.
The BSW-Solar attributes the impressive numbers to an unusual number of sunny hours and the continued expansion of photovoltaic installations. Twenty years ago, the yearly production was only 2.2 Terawatt-hours. Carsten Körnig, Chief Executive Officer of BSW-Solar, described the approaching record as a milestone in the Energiewende, stating that photovoltaics has evolved from a niche technology to a cornerstone of our power supply.
This transformation benefits society as a whole, providing cheaper electricity, reducing energy imports, and significantly lowering climate damage. A quantity of 100 Terawatt-hours is substantial. For comparison, Hamburg consumed 10.7 Terawatt-hours in the previous year. Households in Germany typically consume between 2,000 to 4,000 Kilowatt-hours.
Renewables are becoming increasingly important for Germany's electricity generation. According to the Federal Statistical Office, 59.1% of the total domestically produced electricity in the first half of the year came from renewable sources. Of this, photovoltaics accounted for 17.8% of the total, making it the third-largest source of electricity in domestic production. Wind power was the leading energy source, while coal was the second-largest.
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