Total annual GHG emissions

on track
One-off effect
Energy crisis

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −24.4 MtCO₂e annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −30.7 MtCO₂e per year.

Current value: −30.7 MtCO₂e p.a.
Target path: −24.4 MtCO₂e p.a.
= 126 %
Category
Emission reduction
Sector
Overall system

Share of renewables in final energy

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 1.27 %-point annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was 0.92 %-point per year.

Current value: 0.92 %-point p.a.
Target path: 1.27 %-point p.a.
= 73 %
Category
Renewable ramp-up
Sector
Overall system

Share of electricity in final energy

far too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.67 %-point annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was 0.04 %-point per year.

Current value: 0.04 %-point p.a.
Target path: 0.67 %-point p.a.
= 6.0 %
Category
Electrification
Sector
Overall system

Annual final energy demand

on track

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −28.7 TWh annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −41.5 TWh per year.

Current value: −41.5 TWh p.a.
Target path: −28.7 TWh p.a.
= 145 %
Category
Efficiency and lifestyle
Sector
Overall system

Annual natural gas demand

on track
One-off effect
Energy crisis

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −26.1 PJ annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −141.7 PJ per year.

Current value: −141.7 PJ p.a.
Target path: −26.1 PJ p.a.
= 543 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Overall system

Annual coal demand

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −115 PJ annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −105 PJ per year.

Current value: −105 PJ p.a.
Target path: −115 PJ p.a.
= 91 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Overall system

Annual oil demand

on track

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −77 PJ annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −172 PJ per year.

Current value: −172 PJ p.a.
Target path: −77 PJ p.a.
= 223 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Overall system

Annual demand for fossil fuels

on track
One-off effect
Energy crisis

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −245 PJ annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −423 PJ per year.

Current value: −423 PJ p.a.
Target path: −245 PJ p.a.
= 173 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Overall system

Annual GHG emissions of the energy industry

on track

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −11.2 MtCO₂e annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −13.1 MtCO₂e per year.

Current value: −13.1 MtCO₂e p.a.
Target path: −11.2 MtCO₂e p.a.
= 117 %
Category
Emission reduction
Sector
Energy industry

Emissions factor power generation

far too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −27.6 gCO₂/kWh annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −6.1 gCO₂/kWh per year.

Current value: −6.1 gCO₂/kWh p.a.
Target path: −27.6 gCO₂/kWh p.a.
= 22.0 %
Category
Emission reduction
Sector
Energy industry

Installed capacity offshore wind

far too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.72 GW annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was 0.23 GW per year.

Current value: 0.23 GW p.a.
Target path: 0.72 GW p.a.
= 31.5 %
Category
Renewable ramp-up
Sector
Energy industry

Installed capacity onshore wind

far too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 4.75 GW annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was 1.96 GW per year.

Current value: 1.96 GW p.a.
Target path: 4.75 GW p.a.
= 41.2 %
Category
Renewable ramp-up
Sector
Energy industry

Installed capacity photovoltaics

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 9.7 GW annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was 8.3 GW per year.

Current value: 8.3 GW p.a.
Target path: 9.7 GW p.a.
= 86 %
Category
Renewable ramp-up
Sector
Energy industry

Renewables in power generation

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 4.6 %-point annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was 3.4 %-point per year.

Current value: 3.4 %-point p.a.
Target path: 4.6 %-point p.a.
= 75 %
Category
Renewable ramp-up
Sector
Energy industry

Annual fossil power generation

on track

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −8.2 TWh annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −13.1 TWh per year.

Current value: −13.1 TWh p.a.
Target path: −8.2 TWh p.a.
= 160 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Energy industry

Project pipeline H₂-Electrolizer

far too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 556 MWel annually from 2019 to 2026. In fact, the planned change was 75 MWel per year.

Current value: 75 MWel p.a.
Target path: 556 MWel p.a.
= 13.6 %
Category
Infrastructure
Sector
Energy industry

Annual GHG emissions of the transport sector

on track

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −4.8 MtCO₂e annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −4.7 MtCO₂e per year.

Current value: −4.7 MtCO₂e p.a.
Target path: −4.8 MtCO₂e p.a.
= 97 %
Category
Emission reduction
Sector
Transport

Annual final energy demand of the transport sector

too slow
One-off effect
Pandemic

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −34.8 TWh annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −19.3 TWh per year.

Current value: −19.3 TWh p.a.
Target path: −34.8 TWh p.a.
= 56 %
Category
Efficiency and lifestyle
Sector
Transport

Share of renewables in transport

far too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.82 %-point annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was 0.36 %-point per year.

Current value: 0.36 %-point p.a.
Target path: 0.82 %-point p.a.
= 43.7 %
Category
Renewable ramp-up
Sector
Transport

Share of all-electric cars in new registrations

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 5.3 %-point annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was 4.2 %-point per year.

Current value: 4.2 %-point p.a.
Target path: 5.3 %-point p.a.
= 79 %
Category
Electrification
Sector
Transport

All-electric car fleet

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.44 millions annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was 0.32 millions per year.

Current value: 0.32 millions p.a.
Target path: 0.44 millions p.a.
= 72 %
Category
Electrification
Sector
Transport

Share of all-electric trucks in new registrations

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 1.57 %-point annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was 1.20 %-point per year.

Current value: 1.20 %-point p.a.
Target path: 1.57 %-point p.a.
= 76 %
Category
Electrification
Sector
Transport

Electricity share in transports final energy demand

far too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.32 %-point annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was 0.12 %-point per year.

Current value: 0.12 %-point p.a.
Target path: 0.32 %-point p.a.
= 38.1 %
Category
Electrification
Sector
Transport

Share of cars with combustion engine

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −7.6 %-point annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −4.2 %-point per year.

Current value: −4.2 %-point p.a.
Target path: −7.6 %-point p.a.
= 55 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Transport

Annual gasoline and diesel demand

too slow
One-off effect
Pandemic

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −18.4 TWh annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −16.6 TWh per year.

Current value: −16.6 TWh p.a.
Target path: −18.4 TWh p.a.
= 90 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Transport

Share of public transport

step back

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.05 %-point annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −0.43 %-point per year.

Current value: −0.43 %-point p.a.
Target path: 0.05 %-point p.a.
= −800 %
Category
Efficiency and lifestyle
Sector
Transport

Share of individual transport

step back

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −0.17 %-point annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was 0.13 %-point per year.

Current value: 0.13 %-point p.a.
Target path: −0.17 %-point p.a.
= −73 %
Category
Efficiency and lifestyle
Sector
Transport

Annual GHG emissions of the buildings sector

on track
One-off effect
Energy crisis

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −4.2 MtCO₂e annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −5.0 MtCO₂e per year.

Current value: −5.0 MtCO₂e p.a.
Target path: −4.2 MtCO₂e p.a.
= 119 %
Category
Emission reduction
Sector
Buildings

Emissions intensity of buildings

too slow
One-off effect
Energy crisis

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −1.24 kgCO₂/m² annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −1.05 kgCO₂/m² per year.

Current value: −1.05 kgCO₂/m² p.a.
Target path: −1.24 kgCO₂/m² p.a.
= 84 %
Category
Emission reduction
Sector
Buildings

Annual final energy demand of buildings

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −18.9 TWh annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −12.1 TWh per year.

Current value: −12.1 TWh p.a.
Target path: −18.9 TWh p.a.
= 64 %
Category
Efficiency and lifestyle
Sector
Buildings

Share of renewables in the buildings sector

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 1.31 %-point annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was 1.19 %-point per year.

Current value: 1.19 %-point p.a.
Target path: 1.31 %-point p.a.
= 91 %
Category
Renewable ramp-up
Sector
Buildings

Heat pump sales per year

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 84 thousands annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was 67 thousands per year.

Current value: 67 thousands p.a.
Target path: 84 thousands p.a.
= 80 %
Category
Electrification
Sector
Buildings

Heat pumps installed

on track

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.23 millions annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was 0.22 millions per year.

Current value: 0.22 millions p.a.
Target path: 0.23 millions p.a.
= 98 %
Category
Electrification
Sector
Buildings

Electricity share in buildings final energy demand

far too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.37 %-point annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was 0.05 %-point per year.

Current value: 0.05 %-point p.a.
Target path: 0.37 %-point p.a.
= 12.6 %
Category
Electrification
Sector
Buildings

Oil and gas boiler sales per year

step back

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −56 thousands annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was 66 thousands per year.

Current value: 66 thousands p.a.
Target path: −56 thousands p.a.
= −117 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Buildings

Annual oil, coal, and gas demand in the buildings sector

too slow
One-off effect
Energy crisis

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −18.4 TWh annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −14.3 TWh per year.

Current value: −14.3 TWh p.a.
Target path: −18.4 TWh p.a.
= 78 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Buildings

Share of fossil energy in buildings

too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −1.31 %-point annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −1.19 %-point per year.

Current value: −1.19 %-point p.a.
Target path: −1.31 %-point p.a.
= 91 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Buildings

Energy intensity of buildings

far too slow

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −11.2 MJ/m² annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −3.2 MJ/m² per year.

Current value: −3.2 MJ/m² p.a.
Target path: −11.2 MJ/m² p.a.
= 28.8 %
Category
Efficiency and lifestyle
Sector
Buildings

Share of district heating in heat and hot water

on track

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.21 %-point annually from 2019 to 2021. The change was per year.

Current value: 0.21 %-point p.a.
Target path: 0.21 %-point p.a.
= 100 %
Category
Infrastructure
Sector
Buildings

Annual GHG emissions of the industrial sector

on track
One-off effect
Energy crisis

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −3.1 MtCO₂e annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −6.4 MtCO₂e per year.

Current value: −6.4 MtCO₂e p.a.
Target path: −3.1 MtCO₂e p.a.
= 206 %
Category
Emission reduction
Sector
Industry

Emissions intensity of GDP

on track
One-off effect
Energy crisis

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −0.34 tCO₂/million Euro annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −1.03 tCO₂/million Euro per year.

Current value: −1.03 tCO₂/million Euro p.a.
Target path: −0.34 tCO₂/million Euro p.a.
= 299 %
Category
Emission reduction
Sector
Industry

Annual biomass demand in industry

on track

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 2.5 TWh annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was 3.5 TWh per year.

Current value: 3.5 TWh p.a.
Target path: 2.5 TWh p.a.
= 136 %
Category
Renewable ramp-up
Sector
Industry

Project pipeline H₂-based steel production

on track

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.68 Mt annually from 2019 to 2030. In fact, the planned change was 1.46 Mt per year.

Current value: 1.46 Mt p.a.
Target path: 0.68 Mt p.a.
= 215 %
Category
Infrastructure
Sector
Industry

Annual steel production via secondary route

step back

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.44 Mt annually from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the change was −0.52 Mt per year.

Current value: −0.52 Mt p.a.
Target path: 0.44 Mt p.a.
= −120 %
Category
Efficiency and lifestyle
Sector
Industry

Electricity share in the industries final energy demand

step back

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should increase by 0.05 %-point annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −0.32 %-point per year.

Current value: −0.32 %-point p.a.
Target path: 0.05 %-point p.a.
= −594 %
Category
Electrification
Sector
Industry

Annual oil, coal, and gas demand in industry

on track
One-off effect
Energy crisis

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −4.9 TWh annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −5.8 TWh per year.

Current value: −5.8 TWh p.a.
Target path: −4.9 TWh p.a.
= 118 %
Category
Fossil phase-out
Sector
Industry

Final energy demand per unit of gross domestic product

on track
One-off effect
Energy crisis

According to the lead model target path, this indicator should decrease by −8.7 MJ/thousand Euro annually from 2019 to 2022. In fact, the change was −12.0 MJ/thousand Euro per year.

Current value: −12.0 MJ/thousand Euro p.a.
Target path: −8.7 MJ/thousand Euro p.a.
= 138 %
Category
Efficiency and lifestyle
Sector
Industry

Is the German energy transition on track?

To reach climate neutrality in 2045, the German energy system needs to be transformed at an unprecedented pace. The Transformation Tracker takes a look at a variety of indicators for the progress of the energy transition (e.g. the number of e-cars or the share of renewables in the electricity mix) and compares actual data with target paths from the Ariadne scenarios.

5 indicators
step back
below 0 %
9 indicators
far too slow
0 to 50 %
16 indicators
too slow
50 to 95 %
17 indicators
on track
above 95 %
Legend
step back
far too slow
too slow
on track
One-off effect
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Technology Mix

Balanced technology mix - achieving climate targets with a mix of direct and indirect electrification and a broad energy carrier portfolio

  • Ariadne scenarios

How is the assessment done?

For each indicator, we measure the progress of the transformation. To do this, we set the actual development of the indicator - latest available value (current value) minus value in the reference year 2019 (reference value) - in relation to the development of the lead model in the Ariadne target path (model value) over the same time period.

Current value Reference value
Model value Reference value
= progress
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Assessment

An indicator is on track if it develops according to the target path or better (progress is > 95 %).

460 200
400 200
= 1.3 (130 %)

Progress over time

Actual progress

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Overview of indicators

Each indicator at a glance: How is the indicator developing? How does the corresponding target path in the Ariadne scenario compare to this? How is the current progress of the indicator assessed? Is it developing within the target corridor set out by all scenarios and models?

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Overall system

8 indicators
Deep dive Overall system

Total annual GHG emissions

on track 126 %
Actual progress
−30.7 MtCO₂e p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−24.4 MtCO₂e p.a.

Total annual GHG emissions in Germany; these are mostly energy-related CO₂ emissions from combusting fossil fuels – primarily for electricity and heat generation – and from material use of fossils in industry.

One-off effect
Energy crisis

in MtCO₂e

Sector
Overall system
Deep dive →

Share of renewables in final energy

too slow 73 %
Actual progress
0.92 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
1.27 %-point p.a.
1.07 to 1.27

Share of renewables in total final energy consumption in Germany, including renewably generated electricity and district heating.

in percent

Sector
Overall system
Deep dive →

Share of electricity in final energy

far too slow 6.0 %
Actual progress
0.04 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.67 %-point p.a.
0.67 to 0.75

Share of electricity as an energy source in total final energy consumption in Germany, e.g. for lighting and electrical appliances, the operation of heat pumps or for charging e-cars.

in percent

Sector
Overall system
Deep dive →

Annual final energy demand

on track 145 %
Actual progress
−41.5 TWh p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−28.7 TWh p.a.
−54.7 to −28.7

Annual energy demand in end-use sectors, mainly transport, industry, commerce, and households.

in TWh

Sector
Overall system
Deep dive →

Annual natural gas demand

on track 543 %
Actual progress
−141.7 PJ p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−26.1 PJ p.a.
−26.1 to −17.5

Annual demand for natural gas as a primary energy source, for example for power generation, heating, and process heat in industry.

One-off effect
Energy crisis

in PJ

Sector
Overall system
Deep dive →

Annual coal demand

too slow 91 %
Actual progress
−105 PJ p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−115 PJ p.a.
−197 to −115

Annual primary energy demand for lignite and hard coal in Germany, e.g. as energy source in industry or for power generation in power plants.

in PJ

Sector
Overall system
Deep dive →

Annual oil demand

on track 223 %
Actual progress
−172 PJ p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−77 PJ p.a.
−168 to −77

Annual demand for oil in Germany, primarily for the production of fuels, for use as heating oil and in the petrochemical industry.

in PJ

Sector
Overall system
Deep dive →

Annual demand for fossil fuels

on track 173 %
Actual progress
−423 PJ p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−245 PJ p.a.
−526 to −245

Annual demand for fossil fuels in Germany, i.e. natural gas, lignite, hard coal and crude oil.

One-off effect
Energy crisis

in PJ

Sector
Overall system
Deep dive →

Energy industry

8 indicators
Deep dive Energy industry

Annual GHG emissions of the energy industry

on track 117 %
Actual progress
−13.1 MtCO₂e p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−11.2 MtCO₂e p.a.
−24.2 to −11.2

Annual GHG emissions from the energy industry, for example, by converting energy carriers into electricity and heat.

in MtCO₂e

Sector
Energy industry
Deep dive →

Emissions factor power generation

far too slow 22 %
Actual progress
−6.1 gCO₂/kWh p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−27.6 gCO₂/kWh p.a.
−34.6 to −27.6

CO₂ emissions from the energy industry per unit of electricity generated by combusting fossil fuels.

in gCO₂/kWh

Sector
Energy industry
Deep dive →

Installed capacity offshore wind

far too slow 32 %
Actual progress
0.23 GW p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.72 GW p.a.
0.22 to 0.72

Installed electrical capacity of offshore wind turbines, adjusted for self-consumption (net capacity).

in GW

Sector
Energy industry
Deep dive →

Installed capacity onshore wind

far too slow 41 %
Actual progress
1.96 GW p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
4.75 GW p.a.
4.53 to 4.75

Installed electrical capacity of onshore wind turbines, adjusted for self-consumption (net capacity).

in GW

Sector
Energy industry
Deep dive →

Installed capacity photovoltaics

too slow 86 %
Actual progress
8.3 GW p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
9.7 GW p.a.
7.5 to 9.7

Installed electrical capacity of photovoltaics, adjusted for self-consumption (net output).

in GW

Sector
Energy industry
Deep dive →

Renewables in power generation

too slow 75 %
Actual progress
3.4 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
4.6 %-point p.a.
3.1 to 4.6

Share of renewable electricity, primarily from wind and solar, in net electricity generation.

in percent

Sector
Energy industry
Deep dive →

Annual fossil power generation

on track 160 %
Actual progress
−13.1 TWh p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−8.2 TWh p.a.
−8.2 to −2.8

Annual net electricity generation from lignite, hard coal, gas, and oil-fired power plants (not including internal demand of plants).

in TWh

Sector
Energy industry
Deep dive →

Project pipeline H₂-Electrolizer

far too slow 14 %
Actual progress
75 MWel p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
556 MWel p.a.
344 to 556

Capacity (in terms of electricity used) of all operating and planned electrolyzers for the production of hydrogen.

in MWel

Sector
Energy industry
Deep dive →

Transport

11 indicators
Deep dive Transport

Annual GHG emissions of the transport sector

on track 97 %
Actual progress
−4.7 MtCO₂e p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−4.8 MtCO₂e p.a.
−5.2 to −4.7

Annual GHG emissions resulting from the direct combustion of fossil fuels such as gasoline, diesel, or kerosene in the transport sector.

in MtCO₂e

Sector
Transport
Deep dive →

Annual final energy demand of the transport sector

too slow 56 %
Actual progress
−19.3 TWh p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−34.8 TWh p.a.
−34.8 to −32.2

Annual final energy demand of the entire German transport sector (passenger and freight transport by road, rail, water and air), in particular gasoline, diesel, kerosene and electricity.

One-off effect
Pandemic

in TWh

Sector
Transport
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Share of renewables in transport

far too slow 44 %
Actual progress
0.36 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.82 %-point p.a.
0.76 to 0.82

Share of renewable energy in final energy demand of the transport sector, which includes demand of biofuels, green hydrogen, and renewable electricity in batteries and electricity-based fuels.

in percent

Sector
Transport
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Share of all-electric cars in new registrations

too slow 79 %
Actual progress
4.2 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
5.3 %-point p.a.
4.4 to 12.2

Share of newly registered all-electric passenger cars per year, i.e. battery electric passenger cars (BEV) and fuel cell passenger cars (FCEV), in total new registrations.

in percent

Sector
Transport
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All-electric car fleet

too slow 72 %
Actual progress
0.32 millions p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.44 millions p.a.
0.44 to 1.22

Number of all-electric passenger cars in the fleet, i.e., battery electric cars (BEV) and fuel cell cars (FCEV).

in millions

Sector
Transport
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Share of all-electric trucks in new registrations

too slow 76 %
Actual progress
1.20 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
1.57 %-point p.a.

Share of newly registered all-electric trucks per year, i.e., battery electric trucks and fuel cell trucks, in total truck registrations.

in percent

Sector
Transport
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Electricity share in transports final energy demand

far too slow 38 %
Actual progress
0.12 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.32 %-point p.a.
0.32 to 0.52

Share of electricity in final energy demand of the transport sector, especially for operating electric vehicles.

in percent

Sector
Transport
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Share of cars with combustion engine

too slow 55 %
Actual progress
−4.2 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−7.6 %-point p.a.
−12.3 to −4.5

Share of newly registered passenger cars with internal combustion engines in total registrations per year.

in percent

Sector
Transport
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Annual gasoline and diesel demand

too slow 90 %
Actual progress
−16.6 TWh p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−18.4 TWh p.a.
−18.4 to −17.4

Annual demand for fossil gasoline and diesel in the transport sector, primarily in road transport, but also in rail and inland waterway transport.

One-off effect
Pandemic

in TWh

Sector
Transport
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Share of public transport

step back −800 %
Actual progress
−0.43 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.05 %-point p.a.
0.05 to 0.30

Share of public transport by bus and rail in total passenger service.

in percent

Sector
Transport
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Share of individual transport

step back −73 %
Actual progress
0.13 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−0.17 %-point p.a.
−0.37 to −0.17

Share of motorized individual transport (passenger cars, motorized 2- and 3-wheelers) in total passenger service.

in percent

Sector
Transport
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Buildings

12 indicators
Deep dive Buildings

Annual GHG emissions of the buildings sector

on track 119 %
Actual progress
−5.03 MtCO₂e p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−4.24 MtCO₂e p.a.
−4.24 to −1.51

Annual GHG emissions resulting from the direct combustion of fossil fuels such as natural gas or light fuel oil in residential and commercial buildings for heating or hot water.

One-off effect
Energy crisis

in MtCO₂e

Sector
Buildings
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Emissions intensity of buildings

too slow 84 %
Actual progress
−1.05 kgCO₂/m² p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−1.24 kgCO₂/m² p.a.

CO₂ emissions in the building sector resulting from heating or hot water generation, per floor space.

One-off effect
Energy crisis

in kgCO₂/m²

Sector
Buildings
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Annual final energy demand of buildings

too slow 64 %
Actual progress
−12.1 TWh p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−18.9 TWh p.a.
−18.9 to −6.2

Annual final energy demand of the buildings sector (private households and trade, commerce and services), in particular for space heating and hot water, but also for lighting, information and communication technology, for example.

in TWh

Sector
Buildings
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Share of renewables in the buildings sector

too slow 91 %
Actual progress
1.19 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
1.31 %-point p.a.
1.15 to 1.31

Share of renewables in final energy demand of the building sector, especially renewably generated electricity and district heating.

in percent

Sector
Buildings
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Heat pump sales per year

too slow 80 %
Actual progress
67 thousands p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
84 thousands p.a.

Sales of heat pumps per year for installation in new buildings and to replace other heating systems.

in thousands

Sector
Buildings
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Heat pumps installed

on track 98 %
Actual progress
0.22 millions p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.23 millions p.a.

Total number of heat pumps in the inventory of all heating systems.

in millions

Sector
Buildings
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Electricity share in buildings final energy demand

far too slow 13 %
Actual progress
0.05 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.37 %-point p.a.
0.37 to 0.77

Share of electricity in final energy demand of the buildings sector; in addition to use for lighting and electrical appliances, the use for heat pumps is becoming increasingly relevant.

in percent

Sector
Buildings
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Oil and gas boiler sales per year

step back −117 %
Actual progress
66 thousands p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−56 thousands p.a.

Sales of oil and gas-fired heating systems per year for generating heat and hot water in the buildings sector.

in thousands

Sector
Buildings
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Annual oil, coal, and gas demand in the buildings sector

too slow 78 %
Actual progress
−14.3 TWh p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−18.4 TWh p.a.
−18.4 to −8.0

Annual fuel oil, coal, and natural gas demand in the buildings sector for heat and hot water generation.

One-off effect
Energy crisis

in TWh

Sector
Buildings
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Share of fossil energy in buildings

too slow 91 %
Actual progress
−1.19 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−1.31 %-point p.a.
−1.31 to −1.15

Share of fossil fuels, i.e. heating oil, coal and natural gas, but also the fossil-generated electricity and district heating in the final energy demand of the buildings sector.

in percent

Sector
Buildings
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Energy intensity of buildings

far too slow 29 %
Actual progress
−3.2 MJ/m² p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−11.2 MJ/m² p.a.

Annual final energy demand of private households in relation to floor space in Germany; indicator of the energetic quality of buildings.

in MJ/m²

Sector
Buildings
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Share of district heating in heat and hot water

on track 100 %
Actual progress
0.21 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.21 %-point p.a.
0.08 to 0.21

Share of district heating in final energy demand of the buildings sector (private households and business, trade and services) for space heating and hot water.

in percent

Sector
Buildings
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Industry

8 indicators
Deep dive Industry

Annual GHG emissions of the industrial sector

on track 206 %
Actual progress
−6.4 MtCO₂e p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−3.1 MtCO₂e p.a.

Total annual energy- and process-related GHG emissions from industry resulting from the use of fossil fuels and in chemical processes.

One-off effect
Energy crisis

in MtCO₂e

Sector
Industry
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Emissions intensity of GDP

on track 299 %
Actual progress
−1.03 tCO₂/million Euro p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−0.34 tCO₂/million Euro p.a.

Total annual energy- and process-related CO₂ emissions from industry in relation to gross domestic product.

One-off effect
Energy crisis

in tCO₂/million Euro

Sector
Industry
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Annual biomass demand in industry

on track 136 %
Actual progress
3.5 TWh p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
2.5 TWh p.a.

Annual biomass use as a fuel in the industrial sector; material use (chemicals, wood processing, and paper production) is not included.

in TWh

Sector
Industry
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Project pipeline H₂-based steel production

on track 215 %
Actual progress
1.46 Mt p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.68 Mt p.a.

Physical steel production via hydrogen-based direct reduction, actual and planned production are included.

in Mt

Sector
Industry
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Annual steel production via secondary route

step back −120 %
Actual progress
−0.52 Mt p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.44 Mt p.a.
0.44 to 0.57

Annual physical steel production via scrap-based secondary route, actual and planned production are included.

in Mt

Sector
Industry
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Electricity share in the industries final energy demand

step back −594 %
Actual progress
−0.32 %-point p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
0.05 %-point p.a.
−0.30 to 0.79

Share of electricity in final energy demand in industry.

in percent

Sector
Industry
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Annual oil, coal, and gas demand in industry

on track 118 %
Actual progress
−5.83 TWh p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−4.95 TWh p.a.
−5.43 to −0.82

Annual use of the fossil energy sources oil, coal and natural gas in industry as fuels, feedstocks in the chemical industry are excluded.

One-off effect
Energy crisis

in TWh

Sector
Industry
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Final energy demand per unit of gross domestic product

on track 138 %
Actual progress
−12.0 MJ/thousand Euro p.a.
As per target path
(corridor)
−8.7 MJ/thousand Euro p.a.
−12.6 to −8.7

Final energy demand of industry in relation to gross domestic product. Lowering values can indicate efficiency increases.

One-off effect
Energy crisis

in MJ/thousand Euro

Sector
Industry
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