Germany's renewable energy journey began with the 1991 Electricity Feed-in Act and accelerated through the 2000 EEG feed-in tariffs, spurring wind, solar, and biomass growth, with solar PV exploding by 2010. The shift to 2014 EEG auctions enhanced efficiency, culminating in 2023 when renewables surpassed coal in EU electricity generation for the first time.
Renewable Energy Milestones
1991: Germany's Electricity Feed-in Act Pioneering law mandates utilities to buy renewable electricity at fixed prices, spurring early wind and solar development. 2000: Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) Establishes guaranteed feed-in tariffs, accelerating investment in wind, solar, and biomass across Germany. 2010: Rapid Solar PV Growth Begins Solar installations explode due to favorable EEG tariffs, making Germany a global solar leader. 2014: EEG Auctions Introduced Competitive bidding system for renewables replaces feed-in tariffs, promoting cost efficiency and expansion. 2023: Renewables Surpass Coal in EU Renewable sources generate more electricity than coal across the European Union for the first time.
Source: EU & Germany Renewable Energy History
Speaker Notes
Highlight key milestones in renewable energy adoption, focusing on Germany's leadership and EU progress for the renewable energy presentation.