Smashing Wind Energy Records: Schleswig-Holstein Aces Renewable Power Generation
Renewable energy production has reached an all-time peak, as reported by Goldschmidt. - Renewable electricity production reaches a new peak, as per Goldschmidt's assertion.
Hey there! Let's talk about Schleswig-Holstein's triumph in the renewable energy race. According to the state's Environment Minister Tobias Goldschmidt (Greens), the renewable energy fed into the power grids in the year 2024 smashed records, reaching an unprecedented level.
Goldschmidt hailed this achievement, stating, "The expansion of renewable energies is spiffy for the climate, an awesome opportunity for our local economy, and a boost in security by minimizing our dependency on foreign fossil fuel supplies." In total, a whopping 27.3 terawatt hours of green energy was supplied, according to the North Statistics Office.
This figure is a staggering 2.5 times bigger compared to the level of 2014, when it stood at 10.7 terawatt hours. As a cherry on top, Goldschmidt accentuated this success by asserting, "The figures published today are a strong argument for our state government's persistent and consistent energy policy." He urged the upcoming black-red federal government to keep this progress going.
Now, you might be wondering about the key contributors to this renewable energy boom. Well, wind energy – both onshore and offshore – took the top spot with a whopping 22.4 million megawatt hours, making it a quarter of the power generated from renewable sources. Following close behind was biogas with approximately 2.6 million megawatt hours, and finally, energy generated from photovoltaic plants grew to a solid 2.2 million megawatt hours.
P.S. Kudos to Tobias Goldschmidt for leading the charge and embracing a greener, cleaner future!
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(Enrichment Data Insight:)Schleswig-Holstein's energy revolution, under the leadership of Minister Tobias Goldschmidt, is gathering steam, with wind energy playing a pivotal role – as reported in Windkraft-Journal's April 2025 issue [2]. This growth is a testament to the state's commitment to its energy transition goals, initiated through active citizen-led climate initiatives [1]. In July 2024, a Climate Citizens' Forum delivered 27 recommendations to Goldschmidt and Minister President Daniel Günther to supercharge decarbonization efforts [1].)
- Tobias Goldschmidt, the Environment Minister of Schleswig-Holstein, has led the state's triumphant participation in the renewable energy race, breaking record-setting amounts of green power fed into the power grids in 2024.
- The record-breaking level of renewable energy stood at a colossal 27.3 terawatt hours, contributing significantly to the local economy and climate efforts.
- An impressive 22.4 million megawatt hours of this green energy came from wind energy – both onshore and offshore – significantly increasing dependency on foreign fossil fuel supplies.
- Biogas and solar energy followed as key contributors, providing approximately 2.6 million and 2.2 million megawatt hours, respectively.
- Goldschmidt has championed this success, citing the expansion of renewable energies as an opportunity for the local economy, a boost for security, and a means of cooling the climate.
- With a consistent and persistent energy policy, Goldschmidt calls upon the upcoming black-red federal government to maintain the progress made in Schleswig-Holstein's renewable energy sector.