Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Germany — the country that used to burn more coal than anyone in Europe — just crossed 50% renewables. On a Tuesday.

Germany just produced more electricity from wind and solar than from everything else combined. For the first time ever, renewables crossed the 50% line on the national grid — in the country that used to burn more coal than anyone in Europe. The grid didn't collapse. The lights didn't go out. It just became the new normal.
Source: carbonbrief.org · DeBriefed 2 April 2026 — Germany renewables milestone
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