The table illustrates the proportions of electricity generated from six different sources in Germany in 1990 and 2010.
Overall, coal was the primary source of electricity in both years, despite a significant decline in its usage. Conversely, there was a substantial increase in the reliance on renewable energy and natural gas.
In 1990, coal accounted for over half of the total electricity production at 57%. By 2010, this figure had dropped to 45%, though it remained the dominant source. Nuclear power, the second largest source, remained relatively stable, showing a marginal increase from 22% to 23% over the twenty-year period.
The most striking growth was seen in renewable energy (solar, wind, etc.), which surged from a mere 2% in 1990 to 12% in 2010. Similarly, the use of natural gas rose from 8% to 13%. Hydro power remained nearly constant, shifting only slightly from 4% to 5%. In contrast, electricity from “other” sources saw a sharp decrease from 7% to 2%.