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Monitor Europe energy trends, electricity markets, supply pressure, regulation and regional resource dynamics.
55. Energy-Charts Talks 7.1.2026: Importe/Exporte und Strompreise in 2025
Topic
Energy Imports and Exports in Germany
Key insights
- The Energy Charts Talks in 2026 provide insights into the import numbers of Germany from 2002 and the growth of photovoltaic and wind power installations.
- Since 1990, Germany has seen a long-term growth in exports, particularly in 2017-18 when almost 10% of the supply was exported with over 50 terawatts.
- The installation of new energy resources like photovoltaic and wind power has been slower compared to the decommissioning of older power tools, especially noted in 2011.
- In 2022, there was a significant increase in exports, influenced by high electricity prices due to gas prices and labor issues in France.
- Germany's electricity import and export patterns show that in summer, there is a notable import saldo, while winter shows a more balanced saldo.
- The largest electricity imports in 2025 came from Denmark, followed by France, the Netherlands, and Norway, while exports went to Austria, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, and Poland.
Perspectives
Data-driven presentation on energy imports and exports.
Energy Data Presentation
- Presents import and export statistics for Germanys electricity
- Highlights fluctuations in electricity imports and exports influenced by gas prices
- Describes the impact of renewable energy sources on electricity supply
- Details the sources of electricity imports and exports by country
- Explains the relationship between coal production and CO2 emissions pricing
Market Dynamics and Pricing
- Analyzes the increase in brown coal prices affecting end-counter prices
- Discusses the implications of negative stock-counter prices on market dynamics
- Examines the effects of synthetic gas prices on stock prices during summer months
- Identifies new features in energy charts for better data interaction
- Explores the impact of energy sourcing changes on coal production
Neutral / Shared
- Notes the importance of accurate data reporting for energy statistics
- Mentions the introduction of new features for energy chart interactions
Metrics
export_percentage
almost 10%
percentage of supply exported in 2017-18
Indicates a significant portion of Germany's energy supply was exported, reflecting market dynamics.
we exported almost 10% of the supply with over 50 terawatts.
export_volume
over 50 terawatts
total energy exported in 2017-18
Highlights the scale of Germany's energy exports during that period.
with over 50 terawatts.
electricity_imports_twh
76 terawatt hours TWh
total electricity imported by Germany
High imports indicate reliance on external energy sources.
Germany imported total 76 terawatt hours
electricity_exports_twh
22 terawatt hours TWh
total electricity exported by Germany
Exports show Germany's capacity to supply neighboring markets.
export and export in the same time the 22 terawatt hours
steel_coal_imports_reduction
less steel coal
reduction in steel coal imports for 2025
Indicates a shift in energy sourcing and potential policy impacts.
we have taken up less steel coal in the year 2025
brown_coal_growth_expectation
further growth
expected growth in brown coal production for 2025
Suggests a continued reliance on fossil fuels despite emissions concerns.
we have also expected further growth of the brown coal evaluation
brown_coal_price
87 euros EUR/MWh
current price of brown coal per megawatt-hour
Higher coal prices can lead to increased electricity costs for consumers.
from 78 euros, the megawatt-hour of almost 87 euros
negative_stock_price_median
-1.5 euros EUR/MWh
median of negative stock-counter prices
Negative prices indicate market inefficiencies and can affect investment decisions.
the middle value of the negative of the stock-counter prices is seen in the last few years. The middle-counter prices was about 1.5 euros, minus 1.5 euros
Key entities
Timeline highlights
00:00–05:00
Germany's electricity imports and exports have fluctuated significantly, influenced by high gas prices and labor issues, leading to increased reliance on renewable energy sources.
- The Energy Charts Talks in 2026 provide insights into the import numbers of Germany from 2002 and the growth of photovoltaic and wind power installations.
- Since 1990, Germany has seen a long-term growth in exports, particularly in 2017-18 when almost 10% of the supply was exported with over 50 terawatts.
- The installation of new energy resources like photovoltaic and wind power has been slower compared to the decommissioning of older power tools, especially noted in 2011.
- In 2022, there was a significant increase in exports, influenced by high electricity prices due to gas prices and labor issues in France.
- Germany's electricity import and export patterns show that in summer, there is a notable import saldo, while winter shows a more balanced saldo.
- The largest electricity imports in 2025 came from Denmark, followed by France, the Netherlands, and Norway, while exports went to Austria, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, and Poland.
05:00–10:00
Germany's electricity imports and exports reflect a shift in energy sourcing, impacting coal production and CO2 emissions pricing.
- Germany imported a total of 76 terawatt hours and exported 22 terawatt hours of electricity.
- Statistics on energy imports and exports include various sources such as steel coal, earth gas, water, oil, and uranium.
- In 2025, less steel coal was imported compared to previous years, with data only available up to October.
- The average price of steel coal in Germany is influenced by CO2 emissions certificates, which are expected to be low due to high emissions intensity.
- Brown coal production in Germany is anticipated to grow further in 2025, despite having produced less in recent years.
- The emissions intensity of steel coal is significantly higher than that of other energy sources, impacting the CO2 price.
10:00–15:00
The increase in brown coal prices has led to higher end-counter prices, impacting market dynamics significantly.
- The brown coal price has increased from 78 euros to almost 87 euros per megawatt-hour over the past years.
- High-quality electricity prices in 2023 and 2024 have significantly influenced the end-counter prices.
- There are currently 575 coal prices available, with negative stock-counter prices being a notable issue.
- Negative stock-counter prices have been observed under various applications, with specific hours showing significant negative values.
- The median of negative stock-counter prices has been around minus 1.5 euros per megawatt-hour in recent years.
- A new synthetic gas price has emerged, calculated based on air gas-per-seller-counter price and CO2 emissions costs.
15:00–20:00
In summer months, stock prices have positively reacted to synthetic gas prices, leading to increased energy chart interactions across European countries.
- In summer months, there has been a noticeable positive effect on stock prices, influenced by synthetic gas prices.
- Energy charts for all European countries and German Bundesländer show a consistent increase over 5 to 6 days due to reporting delays.
- New features in the energy chart will allow users to differentiate data by year, weekend, or month.
- The chart includes a double-click function on legends for enhanced interaction and data selection.
- A new geostationary feature is introduced for tracking fossil energy triggers over the years.
- The speaker expresses eagerness for an engaging discussion round following the presentation.