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Solar additions keep Germany on course for its 2030 clean energy goals

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17 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Germany added 1.69 GW of solar capacity in August 2026, keeping solar expansion close to the pace needed for its 2030 clean energy target of 215 GW. However, onshore and offshore wind expansions remain below the necessary monthly rates to meet their 2030 goals.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

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Your clean energy project in Europe now tracks against strong solar growth but slower wind progress in Germany, opening windows for solar-focused solutions to lead this market. Wind developers face a tightening runway that could delay capacity ramp-up and boost demand for faster deployable tech.

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