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Energiewende
Coverage of Energiewende in the Nexus archive.
- Analysis: Wind and solar power overtake fossil fuels in Germany for first time ever
In 2025, wind and solar power generated 44% of Germany's electricity, surpassing fossil fuels for the first time. Renewables grew under the Energiewende strategy, despite opposition from the AfD and government plans for gas plants. The EU as a whole also saw wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in 2025.