Germany continued its strong shift toward clean energy in the third quarter of 2025, with renewable sources delivering almost two-thirds of all electricity fed into the public grid, according to preliminary figures released by the German statistics office, Destatis.

Between July and September, wind, solar and other renewable technologies supplied 98.3 billion kilowatt-hours, representing 64.1% of grid-fed electricity — slightly higher than the 63.5% recorded in the same period of 2024. Overall renewable output rose by about three percent, outpacing a two percent rise in total generation.

Wind energy was the strongest contributor, recording double-digit growth and accounting for 26.8% of the power mix. Solar output also increased modestly, reaching 24.1% of electricity fed into the grid. Destatis said the steady expansion of renewable capacity helped push generation to record levels for a third quarter.

Fossil fuel trends were mixed. Electricity produced from natural gas increased by more than eight percent, giving it a 12% share of the mix, while coal generation declined slightly to 20.6%.

Germany also relied less on foreign electricity. Power imports dropped nearly 12 percent to 20.7 billion kWh, while exports rose almost six percent to 12.5 billion kWh, sharply reducing the country’s import surplus.

Wind and solar are expected to remain central to Germany’s energy transition. Renewables already supply more than half of the country’s annual electricity needs, keeping the country broadly aligned with its goal of cutting emissions by 65 percent by 2030. Berlin aims to meet 80% of total electricity consumption from renewable sources by the end of the decade.

The Destatis data covers only electricity fed into the public grid. Power generated and consumed directly by industries, as well as rooftop solar electricity used in households, is not included. In 2024, renewables met 55% of total electricity consumption, with updated figures for 2025 expected later this week.