Fresh analysis found wind and solar produced 44 percent of the country’s electricity, narrowly surpassing fossil fuels at 43 percent. Analysts said the achievement reflects continued growth in renewable energy, and the milestone underscores Germany’s clean energy transition.

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Carbon Brief said Germany’s progress mirrors a wider European trend, with the EU generating more electricity from clean power than fossil fuels last year. Despite the milestone, analysts noted Germany still depends more on coal than many neighbours and must expand renewable energy further following its nuclear power phaseout.