Net-Zero Technologies in Germany

NZT Manufacturing  in Germany

Germany is in a leading position for the production of many net-zero technologies (NZT) in sectors as varied as solar PV, wind, electrolyzers, and fuel cells. Within the hydrogen industry, Germany has the highest installed electrolyzer manufacturing capacity within the EU. The introduction of the NZIA will further boost manufacturing capacity in Germany’s cleantech industry. 

Selected NZT in Germany

Photovoltaics, wind and hydrogen are playing a key role in shaping Germany’s sustainable energy future. Germany's energy transition is providing significant market opportunities in these fields. International companies can benefit from unique market conditions, excellent industry infrastructure and advantageous partnering opportunities.  

Germany's Photovoltaic Industry 

Germany is the biggest and fastest-growing rooftop solar PV market in Europe.

• Europe’s PV market leader with more than 100 GW capacity 

• PV installation target of 215 GW by 2030 and 400 GW by 2040

New business models are being developed to build the base for the economic operation of PV systems beyond the feed-in tariff scheme. The large pool of installed PV systems is a pillar for the development of the energy storage systems market.

Germany's Wind Industry 

Germany’s wind energy market is one of the world's largest and set to grow on- and offshore.

• Germany is the biggest market in Europe with 73 GW of installed wind energy capacity and new installations of more than 4 GW in 2024

• Offshore is gaining momentum - installed capacity already at 9.2 GW and Germany aims to reach 30 GW in 2030 and 50 GW in 2035

• Onshore capacity is targeted to reach 115 GW in 2030

Further expansion both onshore and offshore will lead to high demand for wind turbines, implementation expertise, operation, and maintenance services. 

 Germany's Hydrogen Economy 

Green and low carbon hydrogen is set to play a decisive role in Germany’s energy transition. 

• Demand for green hydrogen should increase massively with forecasts ranging from 400 TWh to 800 TWh by  2050

• Hydrogen electrolyzer target set to 10 GW by 2030

Investment in hydrogen production, such as electrolysis plants and import infrastructure including import terminal transformation units (e.g. ammonia crackers), will be crucial. The hydrogen ramp-up will also be beneficial for the green transformation of the steel, chemicals and petrochemical industries.

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