Germany news: Solar power production approaches record high

Germany's solar power production is nearing a record high, according to an industry association. By September 27th, solar energy output totaled 90.2 terawatt-hours, surpassing the 90 terawatt-hours generated throughout all of 2025, as reported by the German Solar Association (BSW -Solar) in Berlin. This indicates that solar energy in net electricity generation in Germany could reach a record level of over 100 terawatt-hours in a single year, significantly more than the electricity consumed by a large city like Hamburg annually.

This milestone is hailed as a crucial step towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the global effort to combat climate change. Carsten Körnig, managing director of BSW-Solar, emphasizes that photovoltaics has evolved from a niche technology to a cornerstone of our electricity supply, bringing benefits such as lower electricity costs, reduced energy imports, and diminished climate-related damages.

With photovoltaics contributing 17.8% of total power generation, it ranks third behind wind power and coal. Despite the approach of winter, this year has been particularly favorable for solar energy, with nearly a fifth of total electricity generation sourced from photovoltaics.