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Large PDF library: Market monitoring and market intelligence on the topic of photovoltaics.

Data is viewed at regular intervals and checked for relevance. This usually brings together some interesting information and documentation, which we combine into a PDF presentation: our own data analyzes and marketing intelligence as well as external market observations.

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• Overview of Photovoltaics/Solar Library & Interesting Facts as PDFs for download

Electricity consumption – share of sectors worldwide – Image: Xpert.Digital

The statistic shows the structure of electricity consumption worldwide by sector in 2019. In 2019, the industrial sector consumed around 42 percent of the world's electricity.

Structure of electricity consumption worldwide by sector in 2019

• Industry – 41.9%
• Private households – 26.6%
• Business and public sector – 21.2%
• Transport – 1.8%
• Other* – 8.5%

Net electricity consumption in Germany

Net electricity consumption in Germany in 2020 amounted to approximately 488 terawatt-hours. The term net electricity consumption refers to the electrical energy used by consumers after deducting the power plants' own consumption and transmission and grid losses. Per capita electricity consumption in 2018 was approximately 7.2 megawatt-hours (gross).

Is global electricity consumption increasing?

Global electricity consumption is steadily increasing. Today, roughly three times as much electricity is consumed worldwide as in 1980. The industrial sector accounts for the largest share of global electricity consumption, followed by private households, commerce, and the public sector. Transportation, on the other hand, accounts for a relatively small share of global electricity consumption. Reasons for this increase in consumption include industrialization and climate change (higher energy demands due to extreme weather).

Germany as an electricity exporter

Since 1980, the number of companies in the electricity supply sector in Germany has been increasing. At the same time, however, the number of people employed in the electricity supply sector has been decreasing. Regarding electricity imports and exports, the difference between electricity imports and exports to and from Germany has widened over the years. Currently, significantly more electricity is exported than imported into Germany. Germany's largest electricity export destinations are Austria, Poland, and Switzerland.

Net electricity consumption in Germany from 1991 to 2020 (in terawatt hours)

1991 – 473 terawatt hours
1992 – 467 terawatt hours
1993 – 462 terawatt hours
1994
– 465 terawatt hours
1995 – 473 terawatt hours 1996 – 480
1997 –
483 terawatt hours 1998 – 488 terawatt
hours
489 terawatt hours
2001 – 508 terawatt hours
2002 – 516 terawatt hours

2003 –
525 terawatt hours
2004 – 532 terawatt hours 2006 – 540 terawatt hours
2007 – 541 terawatt hours
2008 – 538 terawatt hours
2009 – 509 terawatt hours
2010 – 541 terawatt
hours 2011
– 536 terawatt hours
2012 – 534 terawatt hours
2013 – 536 terawatt hours 2014 – 523 terawatt hours
2015 – 523 terawatt hours
2016 – 526 terawatt hours
2017 – 527 terawatt hours
2018 – 520 terawatt hours
2019 – 507 terawatt hours
2020 – 488 terawatt hours

Average monthly electricity bill in Germany – Image: Xpert.Digital

With an electricity consumption of 3,500 kWh, a typical three-person household in Germany paid an average of €93.17 per month for electricity (as of June 2021). The electricity price was primarily composed of network charges, procurement and distribution costs, and the EEG surcharge.

Germany has the highest electricity prices in the EU

When comparing electricity prices for households in the EU-28 countries with an annual consumption of 2,500 to 5,000 kilowatt-hours, Germany recently ranked first. Electricity was cheapest in Bulgarian households. Even in a global comparison, Germany was a country with comparatively high electricity prices for households. The fact that electricity prices in Germany are continuing to rise is also evident when looking at the index values ​​for the development of household electricity prices.

Electricity supply in Germany

In Germany, a large portion of electricity is now generated from renewable energy sources. At the same time, the amount of electricity generated using nuclear power and hard coal is decreasing. In terms of electricity consumption, industry is the largest consumer in Germany. The consumer groups "commerce, trade, and services" and "households" each consume approximately one quarter of the total electricity.

Average electricity bill for a 3-person household in Germany from 1998 to 2021 (in euros per month)

• 1998 – 49.90 euros per month
• 1999 – 48.21 euros per month
• 2000 – 40.66 euros per month
• 2001 – 41.76 euros per month
• 2002 – 46.99 euros per month
• 2003 – 50.14 euros per month
• 2004 – 52.39 euros per month
• 2005 – 54.42 euros per month
• 2006 – 56.76 euros per month
• 2007 – 60.20 euros per month
• 2008 – 63.15 euros per month
• 2009 – 67.69 euros per month
• 2010 – 69.09 euros per month
• 2011 – 73.59 euros per month
• 2012 – 75.51 euros per month
• 2013 – 84.13 euros per month
• 2014 – 85.00 euros per month
• 2015 – 83.70 euros per month
• 2016 – 83.99 euros per month
• 2017 – 85.42 euros per month
• 2018 – 85.94 euros per month
• 2019 – 88.84 euros per month
• 2020 – 92.78 euros per month

Electricity supply – Number of employees in Germany – Image: Xpert.Digital

The statistic shows the number of people employed in the electricity supply sector in Germany from 1991 to 2019. In 2019, around 128,000 people were employed in the electricity supply sector in Germany.

Number of employees in the electricity supply sector* in Germany from 1991 to 2019

• 1991 – 201,000 employees
• 1992 – 194,000 employees
• 1993 – 192,000 employees
• 1994 – 188,000 employees
• 1995 – 180,000 employees
• 1996 – 174,000 employees
• 1997 – 168,000 employees
• 1998 – 160,000 employees
• 1999 – 137,000 employees
• 2000 – 151,000 employees
• 2001 – 131,000 employees
• 2002 – 132,000 employees
• 2003 – 131,000 employees
• 2004 – 127,000 employees
• 2005 – 123,000 employees
• 2006 – 122,000 employees
• 2007 – 122,000 employees
• 2008 – 121,000 employees
• 2009 – 120,000 employees
• 2010 – 121,000 employees
• 2011 – 121,000 employees
• 2012 – 110,000 employees
• 2013 – 118,000 employees
• 2014 – 118,000 employees
• 2015 – 117,000 employees
• 2016 – 119,000 employees
• 2017 – 121,000 employees
• 2018 – 127,000 employees
• 2019 – 128,000 employees

* By specialist department. Values ​​have been rounded.

Offshore wind energy to double by 2025 – Image: Eugene Suslo|Shutterstock.com

Wind and solar energy are becoming the cheapest alternatives to fossil fuels worldwide. The wind industry is experiencing a boom and, according to Bloomberg forecasts, is expected to reach a global electrical capacity of around 60 gigawatts by 2025. As the graphic shows, the current capacity is around 25 gigawatts and is projected to increase steadily year by year. To put these figures into perspective: one gigawatt is enough energy to power approximately 110 million LED light bulbs.

Bloomberg also reports that offshore wind farms have proven to be very lucrative in recent years. Relatively simple installation and operation allow for the rapid expansion of the wind energy grid. The USA, Japan, South Korea, and Europe, in particular, are investing in the expansion of their offshore wind farms.

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• Doubling of offshore wind energy by 2025

Renewable energies: Now it all comes down to energy storage systems – Image: petrmalinak|Shutterstock.com

To successfully implement the energy transition, research in the field of energy storage is of paramount importance. The sooner efficient energy storage becomes possible, the sooner fluctuations in the electricity grid can be balanced and the shift away from fossil fuels can be achieved. In 2019, the German government provided approximately nine million euros in funding for electrochemical storage systems.

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• Renewable energies: Now it's all about energy storage systems

Flexible energy storage Power-to-X – Image: Xpert.Digital

According to new data from the climate think tank Ember, global electricity generation from solar and wind power has increased by 19 percent and 11 percent, respectively. Major countries such as China, India, Russia, and the USA are experiencing massive increases in wind and solar power production. Russia is making significant strides in renewable energy, with a 55 percent increase in solar power and an astonishing 236 percent increase in wind power.

Electricity generated from wind and solar power has doubled in the last five years, according to Ember and Bloomberg. While the global share of annual wind and solar energy production has generally increased by less than one percent, it is projected to rise by over three percent by 2020.

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• Power-to-X energy storage, a key technology for flexible storage solutions

Mini PV system – Image: sandra zuerlein|Shutterstock.com

In light of continuously rising temperatures, the debate surrounding climate change is steadily intensifying in Germany as well. This is one of the reasons why more and more consumers are considering the use of renewable energies. Solar energy is increasingly coming into focus. The growing interest in photovoltaic systems for home use demonstrates that consumers can do more for the environment than simply purchasing their electricity from a green energy provider.

In addition to large-scale rooftop systems, small plug-in solutions that can be connected directly to the electrical circuit are becoming increasingly common. This article explains how these mini-PV systems can significantly reduce electricity consumption in your home while protecting the environment.

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• Market development: Mini PV systems