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As of: May 2006

 



Graphics and tables on the development of renewable energy sources in Germany in 2005

Using the latest data the Federal Environment Ministry demonstrates the increasing significance of renewable energies for energy markets and the economy. These figures show that in 2005 the renewables' share of total electricity consumption in Germany rose to 10.2 percent, compared to a 9.5% share in the previous year. Last year, companies generated a turnover of 16.4 billion euros with renewable energies. The sector furthermore currently provides 170,000 jobs, and this figure is set to rise.