German TSO 50Hertz posts record amount of renewables in its grid area

In the 50Hertz grid area, the share of renewables in the annual consumption of electricity rose to a new high of 65% in 2022.

Official Press Release 50Hertz:

Renewables in the 50Hertz grid area at record high of 65%. Greater speed needed for net zero objective.

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Despite the tense situation on the energy markets and the bottlenecks in gas delivery, the security of the system and supply was never at risk this winter. In addition to the measures implemented by the Federal Government to ensure the security of supply and the stability of the system as well as the mild temperatures, wind power, solar power and biomass played a supporting role, as transmission system operator 50Hertz stated today at its annual press conference in Berlin.

In the 50Hertz grid area, the share of renewables in the annual consumption of electricity rose to a new high of 65% in 2022. Furthermore, renewable energy had a price-damping effect: on days with high wind and solar power feed-in, it lowered the high electricity prices on the exchanges. Last... ... More: Official Press Release 50Hertz