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Germany's Coal Power Hits One-Year High Amid Wind Drop

2/6/2025

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Germany's coal-fired power generation soared to a one-year peak of 8.1 GW this week, driven by low wind speeds that saw wind energy plummet to just 5 GW—far below December's record of 53 GW. This heavy dependence on coal and natural gas is pushing electricity prices higher and prompting increased imports from neighboring nations.

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Germany's coal-fired power generation soared to a one-year peak of 8.1 GW this week, driven by low wind speeds that saw wind energy plummet to just 5 GW—far below December's record of 53 GW. This heavy dependence on coal and natural gas is pushing electricity prices higher and prompting increased imports from neighboring nations.