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A new record for green power

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Germany has a new record. In the first 6 months of 2026, much power was green. 58 percent of power came from green energy. This is a very high amount. It was less in the year before.

Wind made a lot of power. Wind wheels at the sea made much more power. Wind wheels on land were also very active. The sun made a bit more power too. But water made less power. There was not enough rain for that.

Experts say: Green power is good for Germany. We buy less gas and oil then. This makes Germany free from other countries. Green power also protects the climate. This is important against the big heat on Earth.

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Definitions

Green energy
This is power from sources that do not end. Examples are wind, sun, and water. People call this green power.
Fossil fuels
These are fuels from the ground. Examples are coal, oil, or gas. They harm the climate.
Biomass
This is material from plants or animals. One can make power from it.

People

Frithjof Staiß
He is the head of the center for sun energy and water research in Germany.

Locations

Germany
A country in the middle of Europe.

Sources

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Spiegel

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Energiewende: Wasserstoffspeicher unter der Erde

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ZDFheute

Erneuerbare Energien erzeugen 58 Prozent des Stroms

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Zeit

Erneuerbare Energien: Erneuerbare decken erstmalig 58 Prozent des deutschen Stromverbrauchs

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