Germany’s wind energy generation is reaching record levels, according to a recent Bloomberg article, which also argues that renewable energy could soon meet most of the country’s energy needs. This, as the article by Eamon Farhat and Joe Wertz notes, is also supported by demand levels, which have remained relatively low recently.

“One of the most significant findings from the Bloomberg article is that German wind power generation is so strong that it could even exceed the country’s energy needs. This is likely further confirmation that we are in a true golden age for renewables,” says Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG.

New Records

Germany had already set records a couple of years ago, but according to the Bloomberg article, the production levels expected these days could be even higher. The article also cites specific figures: wind-based energy production in Germany is expected to reach 53 gigawatts this week, slightly surpassing the previous record set in 2023. The parallel increase in temperatures, which could rise 8°C above seasonal averages, has also reduced demand for heating energy, as the Bloomberg article also notes.

The article also reports analyst Karsten Sander Nielsen’s view that winter is not yet apparent in German weather forecasts. This, according to the analyst, could contribute to the price decline. Bloomberg also highlights that peaks in wind production can influence monthly risk prices, as they help determine the levels of withdrawal from gas reserves.

“Globally, the wind energy sector appears to be experiencing a certain amount of excitement,” continues Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG. “There is increasing discussion about the expansion of offshore wind, the integration of digitalization and predictive maintenance into plants, but also about repowering, i.e., the replacement of old turbines and their optimization, including through appropriate technological upgrades.”

A General Increase

The increase in wind generation in Germany and other parts of Europe also appears to be favored by certain particular weather conditions. As noted in the Bloomberg article, strong winds and mild climates could be favored by the jet stream, which is expected to push plenty of warm, humid air towards Europe until mid-December.

This phenomenon could also contribute to the increase in wind generation in other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and Belgium. A jet stream is a strong current of wind that flows quite high in the atmosphere, often between 8,000 and 12,000 meters. This fast-moving current is believed to be carrying large quantities of warm, moist air toward regions of continental Europe, resulting in stronger winds, warmer-than-normal temperatures, and increased atmospheric instability.

“The increase in renewable energy production also has specific economic consequences,” concludes Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG. “As reported in the Bloomberg article, increases in production are leading to a general decline in prices, even below zero.”

The years of energy transition are allowing us to become increasingly familiar with the world of renewable energy, allowing us to discover its benefits and the main challenges associated with its production. Among these, there is certainly the variability of production due to the intermittency of primary sources, such as the sun and the wind, making specific strategies necessary to cope with times when the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn’t blow.