The role of bioenergy in Germany's renewable mix in 2016
Bioenergy is a key pillar of Germany's renewable energy mix. In the power sector, bioenergy contributes some 27 % to the renewables mix. Biogas is the most important energy carrier in this sector. In the transport and heat sectors, bioenergy dominates the renewables mix with shares of almost 90 % in both areas.
In all three sectors, bioenergy contributes to sizable greenhouse gas emission savings.
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