The renewable energy sector in Germany, had a big change by the entry of the Greens in the Federal Government between 1998 and 2005, especially with the law that required to the companies to buy electricity generated from renewable sources.
People who produced energy in their own home, were guaranteed by the State that they would have the chance to sell their “product” at fixed prices for 20 years. This created a boom in the production of clean energy.
The energy conversion is clearly popular. Has an upper 90% support in the polls; and it’s not only for ecological awareness, that is a lot, but for profit: farmers and municipalities make money with renewables.
Between 2005 and 2010, the Federal Government allocated around € 800 million for scientific research in the country.
-Wind energy
In 2005, Germany was the leading country in the world in wind power. One third of the world’s wind power was being generated in this country. Europe contributed 75% of global wind power, with Germany and Spain as leading countries.
-Solar energy.
Germany was in 2004 the first world producer of solar PV (363 MW).
In July 2005 in Franconia, Bavaria, opened the largest solar power plant in the world. (not largest anymore).
Goals for 2030:
-Reduction of 55% of the emission of greenhouse gases.
-Decrease of 10% of electricity demand by more efficient compared to 2008.
-Save 10% of energy use in transport for 2005.
-50% Of electricity consumption based on renewable energy.
Goals for 2050:
-Decrease between 80% and 95% of emissions of greenhouse gases.
-Reduction of 25% of electricity demand by more efficient compared to 2008.
-Save 40% of energy use in transport compared to 2005.
-80% Of electricity consumption based on renewable energy.
By the way, I found a really interesting information about village in Germany which is self-sufficient in energy. I leave the article in the link below.
http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/4402611-feldheim-model
Sources:
http://www.energias-renovables.com/articulo/alemania-quiere-almacenar-el-viento-en-forma-20131213/
http://www.energiadiario.com/publicacion/spip.php?article3126