In a first, Germany drew more power from wind and solar than from fossil fuels last year; together, wind and solar generated 44% of Germany’s electricity.
Germany shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants in 2023. It is aiming to wean off of coal power by 2038, though experts say it will likely achieve that goal much sooner.
https://e360.yale.edu/digest/germany-wind-solar-power-2025
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