The gross available energy from hydro power in Germany for 2023 stood at 68.04 thousand terajoules. Forecasts indicate a decreasing trend from 2024 to 2028, starting at 67.51 thousand terajoules in 2024 and declining yearly to 65.46 thousand terajoules by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately -0.77% from 2024 to 2025, -0.78% from 2025 to 2026, -0.77% from 2026 to 2027, and -0.76% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is -0.78%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in hydro power efficiency, impacts of climate change on water resources, and regulatory shifts towards renewable energy incentives. Additionally, monitoring other renewable energy sources could provide context for hydro power's role within Germany's broader energy mix.
