German renewable energy output surges on offshore wind updraft

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Germany’s offshore wind power production has surged by almost 25% to 24 TWh, up from 19.5 TWh in 2018, helping to carry the share of renewables in Europe’s largest economy to 43% of its gross power consumption.

The renewable share of offshore wind was relatively low, in comparison to onshore wind and solar however.

Despite the rise in the ...