Installed capacity Electricity capacity in Germany
Solar, wind, hydro and total installed electricity capacity.
TREND
Electricity capacity history
Trend in total, solar, wind and hydro capacity, in MW.
Total capacity266 344 MWSolar91 204 MWWind72 745 MWHydro10 821 MW
MW
Source: Eurostat · EnergyBoard processing.
KEY CONTEXT
What do installed capacities in Germany tell us?
Latest figures
In 2024, total installed electricity capacity is 266 344 MW. Selected renewable capacities include solar 91 204 MW, wind 72 745 MW, hydro 10 821 MW.
What the indicator measures
Capacities are expressed in MW and describe the power of the electricity fleet available at the end of the observed period. They do not directly measure electricity generated.
Important distinction
Comparing solar, wind and hydro describes the structure of the fleet, but actual generation also depends on capacity factors, weather and plant availability.