The German Renewable Energy Sources Act aims to achieve full greenhouse gas neutrality in electricity generation by 2050. The next target ahead for now is achieving a 65 percent share in renewable electricity consumption in Germany.
Targets of the Renewable Energy Sources Act in the electricity sector in Germany until 2050
Characteristic
Share of renewable energies in gross electricity consumption
¹ At least 35 percent.
² Target based on climate protection program for 2030 and the 2021 Renewable Energy Sources Act.
³ Greenhouse gas neutrality: According to the source, the Renewable Energy Sources Act (government draft of September 2020) aims for total greenhouse gas neutrality in electricity generation before 2050.
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