Germany Has Additional Potential to Increase Use of Renewables in Heat and Transport Sectors

Country will see significant growth in solar and wind; intensified focus on heating and transport key to realising even higher shares of renewables 
According to a new report released today by IRENA, Germany is on track to realising its 2030 renewable energy targets. To meet even higher shares of renewables, the deployment of renewable heating and transport technologies needs to be accelerated. Renewable Energy Prospects Germany finds Germany has the potential to further increase the amount of renewable power sourced from solar photovoltaics and wind and achieve significantly higher shares of renewables in the end-use sectors. …