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How important is onshore wind power in Germany?

Irrespective of the many challenges faced by turbine construction in recent years, onshore wind power has been Germany's single most important electricity source since 2019. In 2024, onshore turbines contributed 23 percent to gross electricity generation with an output of about 114 terawatt hours (TWh).

What percentage of Germany's electricity is produced from wind?

In 2023, almost 27 percent of Germany's electricity was produced from wind. The technology is a key component of the energy system and is expected to become even more crucial as the country progresses towards its 2045 net zero goals. Discover all statistics and data on Wind energy in Germany now on statista.com!

Will a GWEC attack be a threat to Germany's energy security?

In its 2024 report, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) also noted that targeted attacks on the satellite connection of some turbines in Germany foreshadowed the role renewable energy installations would play in the country's future security considerations.

How many jobs are created by wind power in Germany?

Wind power has been the most important creator of jobs in the renewable energy sector in recent years. Out of about 344,000 jobs linked to the renewable energy sector in Germany in 2021, roughly 130,000 were in the (onshore and offshore) wind power industry, Germany's Federal Environment Agency (UBA) said in a 2022 analysis.