The German government unveils a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels

The German government has presented a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels. The document was published by the German Federal Ministry of the Environment (BMUKN).

In 2024, almost 65 percent of Germany's energy consumption came from fossil fuels: 36 percent from oil, 24 percent from natural gas, four percent from coal. Most of these resources were imported, with import costs reaching approximately €76 billion. The country plans to transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2045.

A key area of ​​the plan is the development of renewable energy. In 2025, its share was about 55 percent of electricity consumption, and by 2030, the country's authorities intend to increase it to at least 80 percent. In 2026, it is planned to hold tenders for the construction of about two thousand onshore wind turbines with a total capacity of 12 gigawatts.

A complete abandonment of coal generation is envisaged no later than 2038, but the possibility of postponing the date to 2035 is being considered. New power plants receiving government support must be ready to run on hydrogen and ensure climate-neutral operation no later than 2045.