Germany commits for first time to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045
Summary
Germany has announced for the first time that it will stop using fossil fuels by 2045. The government plans to increase renewable energy use and reduce methane emissions as part of this effort.Key Facts
- Germany aims to phase out fossil fuels completely by 2045.
- The country plans to increase renewable electricity from 55% to 80% by 2030.
- Targets include adding 12 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind power and reaching 215 GW of solar power by 2030.
- Germany intends to stop using coal by 2038, possibly earlier by 2035.
- Methane emissions will be cut by 30% by 2030, following a global methane reduction agreement.
- There is political debate in Germany about the use of gas and heating rules, with some parties opposing strict changes.
- Other countries like France and the Netherlands have also published plans to phase out fossil fuels.
- The UK has not yet set a date to end fossil fuel use but will lead the G20 starting December 2024.
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