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Germany commits to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045
80%
Share of electricity generation targeted from renewable energy by 2030
Germany published a roadmap explicitly committing for the first time to transitioning away from fossil fuels by 2045. The plan includes higher renewable electricity generation, expanded wind and solar capacity, and methane-emissions reductions.
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Germany committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045.
“Europe’s biggest economy has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045”
The German government published a roadmap explicitly promising a transition away from fossil fuels.
“the German government set out for the first time an explicit promise of “transitioning away” from fossil fuels”
- 80%
Share of electricity generation targeted from renewable energy by 2030
“ramping up renewable energy from 55% to 80% of electricity generation by 2030”