Renewable energies

Germany has ambitious climate targets: by 2030, emissions of greenhouse gases are to be reduced by 65 percent, compared with their 1990 level. Germany intends to be climate-neutral by 2045. A key role in this will be played by the expansion of renewable energies.

Zu Besuch am Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung

Climate action

International dialogue

How do we prepare for climate change?

In the wake of the climate crisis, there’s increasing discussion of how to adapt to extreme weather events. Experts from around the world met for talks in Germany.

Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue Energy transition How global climate targets can remain achievable

Teilnehmende der Besucherreise in Berlin

Climate change International Discussions Precious Water Resources

Das Tempo bei der Energiewende erhöhen: Das will Philipp Pausder, Chef von Thermondo.

The Energy Transition:

A heating transition for Germany

Philipp Pausder from Thermondo wants to make heating in Germany climate neutral by installing heat pumps.

Energy transition

A new era of transformation

The impact of the war in Ukraine is posing challenges for the energy transformation. But the crisis has the potential to become an opportunity for a better future.

Etwa 30.000 Windräder gab es 2021 in Deutschland.

The Energy Transition:

The expansion of renewable energies in Germany

Where does Germany stand in the Energy Transition? We answer six questions ranging from the key goals to how consumers can contribute.

#RethinkingEnergy

People who want to contribute to the energy transformation in response to the climate crisis: We introduce individuals whose ideals and commitment are driving the expansion of renewable energy in Germany and around the world.

We need the switch to electromobility" - Johanna Kardel, Head of Regulatory Affairs Energy at Elli

Faces of the energy transition: Hydrogen as an alternative fuel

Faces of the energy transition: Hydrogen as an alternative fuel

Faces of the energy transition: Rethinking energy at the municipal level

Faces of the energy transition: Producing green energy collaboratively

Faces of the energy transition: Electrifying Sub-Saharan villages

Electromobility

Bringing about the transport transition: at least 15 million electric cars are to be on Germany’s roads by 2030.

Renewable energies

Electric mobility

Rethinking mobility

Johanna Kardel is helping facilitate the switch to sustainable transport solutions - by expanding the charging infrastructure for electric cars.

Robert Habeck, Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz

Mobile by bike, train and electric car

Germany is striving for a transport turnaround. Find out here how electric cars, a modern rail network and car-sharing models will contribute to this.

"The smartphone is the key"

What does the mobility of the future look like? In what is Germany a global pioneer? The mobility researcher Andreas Knie has the answers.

Massive expansion of renewables

At least 80 per cent of Germany’s electricity consumption is to be covered by renewable energies by 2030, and by 2045 Germany intends to be climate-neutral.

100 % : 2045
80 % : 2030
48.3 % : 2022

Hydrogen

Green hydrogen is extremely important, especially when it comes to making industry sustainable. In its hydrogen strategy, Germany strongly believes that international cooperation is the way forward.

Grüner Wasserstoff: Ulrike Beyer und ihre Visionen für die Energiewende.

The Energy Transition

Green Hydrogen

Miss Hydrogen

Ulrike Beyer works at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU in Chemnitz, where she wants to produce hydrogen systems of the future that are easy-to-use, cheap and robust.

Mit Wasserstoff soll Fliegen umweltfreundlicher werden.

Flying far with hydrogen

Germany is promoting hydrogen as an environmentally friendly alternative to kerosene in aviation. Researchers are doing groundbreaking work.

Wasserstoff gilt als Treibstoff der Zukunft.

Green hydrogen helps the climate

Hydrogen is important for achieving climate goals. Three projects are helping to make this sustainable energy marketable.

Mainz: Mit Windenergie wird Wasserstoff produziert.

The Hydrogen Strategy

Carrying out the Energy Transformation with green hydrogen. Here you can find out what the Federal Government is planning.

Climate action and cities

Cities consume around 80 percent of the world’s energy and resources, so the potential for savings there is considerable.

Melissa Metzner, Thomas Schmidt, Sarah Sticksel (v.l.)

Renewable energies

The green transition in the city of steel

500,000 people in a confined space – Duisburg’s climate protection managers have a big job on their hands: after all, cities are crucial when it comes to the energy transformation.

Sebastian Backhaus gestaltet die Stadt Freiburg nachhaltig.

Healthy green cities

Which solutions do cities have to offer when it comes to global environmental issues? Answers from sustainability manager Sebastian Backhaus.

Stadt der Zukunft: Sie soll allen Generationen gerecht werden.

Liveable city of the future

More and more people are living in cities – Germany is supporting efforts worldwide to make cities fit for the future for all residents.

International cooperation

The fight against climate change can only be won if we work together. That’s why Germany is committed to international partnerships for the energy transition.

Torsten und Aida Schreiber vor einem Solartainer

Renewable energies

The energy transition

Africa GreenTec: the bringers of light

Solar energy for remote regions in Africa: Aida and Torsten Schreiber supply green power to villages on the sunny continent with Africa GreenTec.

Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue

The global energy transition is achievable

At the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, around 2,000 participants from 90 countries discussed the switch to renewable energies.

UN Climate Change Conference COP 29

Energy partnerships

Coalitions to combat the climate crisis

Global energy partnerships with Germany are to help secure our future energy supply.

Ein modifizierter Lkw-Motor wird auf Wasserstoffbetrieb getestet.

Energy transition partners

Climate change cannot be tackled alone. Germany is cooperating with these partners in the field of hydrogen research

Im marokkanischen Ouarzazate steht der größte Solarpark der Welt.

Promoting development with hydrogen

Germany is relying on green hydrogen in the energy transition. It is to be produced primarily by international partners.

Partners confronting climate crisis

C40 cities are supporting each other worldwide on the path to sustainability – Facts about Germany’s role in the global network.

Sustainable living

Building houses with natural materials and heating them with energy obtained from renewable sources: there are many ways to make the way we live climate-friendly in future.

Erneuerbare Energie ist zentral für nachhaltiges Bauen

Studying sustainable construction

From construction technology to the refurbishment of old buildings: these degree courses teach how buildings should be constructed in the future.

Alle Baustoffe des Recyclinghauses können wiederverwendet werden.

Sustainable architecture

Building with waste

Some 220 million tonnes of construction waste accumulates every year in Germany – recycling ensures that new buildings can be constructed with this material.

Preisgekrönte Architektin: Anna Heringer

“Earth is the winner”

Award-winning German architect Anna Heringer builds with natural materials all over the world. In her work she has one clear preference.

Do you save energy at home?

No, not at all. Yes, definitely!

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Energy transition and civil society

The transition to renewables will only be successful if large numbers of people join in: more and more Germans are committed to protecting the climate.