Germany's Energy Consumption Predicted to Hit Historic Low

Economic stagnation drives Germany's energy use to the lowest level since reunification, with fossil fuels still dominating the landscape.

The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Energiebilanzen forecasts a 1.7% decrease in energy consumption for 2024 compared to the previous year.
Projected energy use for 2024 is 10,453 Petajoule, nearly 30% less than in 1990.
Stagnation in the economy is the primary reason for the decline, affecting production in key industrial sectors.
Oil and gas remain the primary energy sources, accounting for over 60% of Germany's energy consumption.
Increased electricity imports highlight a robust European energy market, not domestic shortages.