Germany Electricity decreased 41.04 EUR/MWh or 35.46% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Electricity Price.

Electricity prices in Germany are forecast to amount to ***** euros per megawatt-hour in August 2025. Electricity prices in the country have not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Electricity price recovery German electricity prices began recovering back to pre-energy crisis levels in 2024, a period driven by a complex interplay of factors, including increased heating demand, reduced wind power generation, and water scarcity affecting hydropower production. Despite Germany's progress in renewable energy sources, with over ** percent of gross electricity generated from renewable sources in 2023, the country still relies heavily on fossil fuels. Coal and natural gas accounted for approximately ** percent of the energy mix, making Germany vulnerable to fluctuations in global fuel prices. Impact on consumers and future outlook The volatility in electricity prices has directly impacted German consumers. As of April 1, 2024, households with basic supplier contracts were paying around ** cents per kilowatt-hour, making it the most expensive option compared to other providers or special contracts. The breakdown of household electricity prices in 2023 showed that supply and margin, along with energy procurement, constituted the largest controllable components, amounting to **** and **** euro cents per kilowatt-hour, respectively. While prices have decreased since the 2022 peak, they remain higher than pre-crisis levels, underscoring the ongoing challenges in Germany's energy sector as it continues its transition towards renewable sources.

Industrial electricity prices including electricity tax reached ***** cents per kilowatt-hour in Germany, as of March 2025. Figures fluctuated during the specified timeline. The largest share of industrial electricity costs was due to energy procurement, network charges and distribution.

Germany - Electricity prices: Non-household, medium size consumers was EUR0.20 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Electricity prices: Non-household, medium size consumers - last updated from the EUROSTAT on August of 2025. Historically, Germany - Electricity prices: Non-household, medium size consumers reached a record high of EUR0.20 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2024 and a record low of EUR0.08 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2017.

Compared to 1998 (index = 100), the index value for the development of household electricity prices in Germany was *** points as of July 2023. The timeline shown here indicates that electricity prices in Germany have been growing noticeably in recent years.

As of April 1, 2024, commercial customers in Germany with an annual consumption of ** megawatt hours paid around **** cents per kilowatt hour of electricity. At the same time, industrial customers with an annual consumption of ** gigawatt hours paid around ** cents per kilowatt hour of electricity. Both figures had decreased compared to 2023.

In 2024, the electricity tax for private households in Germany amounted to **** euro cents per kilowatt-hour. Energy procurement and distribution made up the largest part of the costs, at around **** euro cents per kilowatt-hour.

Against the backdrop of climate change, continuously increasing environmental awareness among consumers and strict guidelines regarding environmental protection, energy suppliers are being forced to implement capital-intensive, technologically complex restructuring measures as part of the energy transition. This is particularly the case at the production level, but also with regard to the expansion of transmission and distribution networks. Industry revenue generated by the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity grew by an average of 4.2% per year in the period from 2020 to 2025. In the current year, sales are expected to fall by 3.7% to €788.6 billion. The reason for the decline in turnover is the expected fall in electricity consumption and lower electricity prices, which are also likely to result in a slight decrease in the profit margin.With Germany phasing out nuclear power in April 2023 and coal-fired power generation by 2038, industry players have already invested continuously in the construction of wind and solar power plants and other technologies for environmentally friendly power generation in recent years. The growth in industry turnover in 2021 and 2022 is partly due to the rising electricity price and partly to the temporary increase in electricity consumption. In 2020, the increase in electricity consumption in private households was unable to offset the lower electricity demand in industry due to the pandemic. Supply chains were disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic and production in some manufacturing industries was temporarily curtailed or stopped completely. This in turn led to lower production volumes and a decline in electricity consumption. In 2022, the war in Ukraine contributed to an increase in electricity production costs, which were passed on to the consumer markets. At the same time, electricity consumption in industry increased. Since 2023, both prices and electricity consumption as well as industry turnover have been declining.For the period from 2025 to 2030, IBISWorld is forecasting average revenue growth of 1.9% per year to €865.2 billion. In order to remain competitive, industry players will have to invest in renewable energies, storage systems and innovative technologies in the future - including smart devices or applications that use intelligent data collection and analysis methods to ensure the most efficient energy supply possible. The power outage in Spain and Portugal in April 2025 was a warning of how crucial networking, redundancy and flexible backup mechanisms are for the stability of a modern power grid. It has been confirmed that the strong integration into the European grid, technical precautions and ongoing monitoring minimise the risk of a comparable blackout in Germany. Automatic protection systems, rapid response options and the ability to gradually rebuild the grid therefore remain key tasks for the future of the German electricity supply.

The prices for electricity for non-residential consumers in Germany, for an annual consumption of less than 2,000 megawatt-hours, reached a peak of 20.25 euro cents per kilowatt-hour in 2022, the highest figure reported within the indicated period. The price of electricity for an annual consumption between 20,000 and 70,000 megawatt hour also peaked in 2022, at some 19.05 euro cents per kilowatt-hour, up from roughly 13 euro cents per kilowatt-hour in the prior year.

Germany DE: Electricity Price: HC: Between 5000 & 14999 KwH: excl Taxes & Levies data was reported at 0.255 EUR/kWh in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.255 EUR/kWh for Jun 2024. Germany DE: Electricity Price: HC: Between 5000 & 14999 KwH: excl Taxes & Levies data is updated semiannually, averaging 0.130 EUR/kWh from Jun 2007 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.277 EUR/kWh in Jun 2023 and a record low of 0.111 EUR/kWh in Jun 2007. Germany DE: Electricity Price: HC: Between 5000 & 14999 KwH: excl Taxes & Levies data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.Eurostat: Electricity Price: Household Consumers.

Ireland, Italy, and Germany had some of the highest household electricity prices worldwide, as of March 2025. At the time, Irish households were charged around 0.45 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour, while in Italy, the price stood at 0.43 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. By comparison, in Russia, residents paid almost 10 times less. What is behind electricity prices? Electricity prices vary widely across the world and sometimes even within a country itself, depending on factors like infrastructure, geography, and politically determined taxes and levies. For example, in Denmark, Belgium, and Sweden, taxes constitute a significant portion of residential end-user electricity prices. Reliance on fossil fuel imports Meanwhile, thanks to their great crude oil and natural gas production output, countries like Iran, Qatar, and Russia enjoy some of the cheapest electricity prices in the world. Here, the average household pays less than 0.1 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. In contrast, countries heavily reliant on fossil fuel imports for electricity generation are more vulnerable to market price fluctuations.

Table comparing electricity prices per kWh and their annual changes in France, Germany, Spain, and Italy, highlighting the variations across European countries. Source: Eurostat.

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Germany DE: Industry Electricity Price: USD per kWh data was reported at 0.210 USD/kWh in 2021. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.210 USD/kWh for 2020. Germany DE: Industry Electricity Price: USD per kWh data is updated yearly, averaging 0.145 USD/kWh from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2021, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.210 USD/kWh in 2021 and a record low of 0.080 USD/kWh in 2000. Germany DE: Industry Electricity Price: USD per kWh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.OECD.GGI: Environmental: Environmental Policy, Taxes and Transfers: OECD Member: Annual.

Italy Electricity decreased 27.65 EUR/MWh or 20.07% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Italy Electricity Price.

Spain Electricity decreased 39.18 EUR/MWh or 28.84% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Spain Electricity Price.

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Electricity prices in Europe are expected to remain volatile through 2025, with Italy projected to have some of the highest rates among major European economies. This trend reflects the ongoing challenges in the energy sector, including the transition to renewable sources and the impact of geopolitical events on supply chains. Despite efforts to stabilize the market, prices in countries like Italy are forecast to reach ****** euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, indicating persistent pressure on consumers and businesses alike. Natural gas futures shaping electricity costs The electricity market's future trajectory is closely tied to natural gas prices, a key component in power generation. Dutch TTF gas futures, a benchmark for European natural gas prices, are projected to be ***** euros per megawatt hour in July 2025. The reduced output from the Groningen gas field and increased reliance on imports further complicate the pricing landscape, potentially contributing to higher electricity costs in countries like Italy. Regional disparities and global market influences While European electricity prices remain high, significant regional differences persist. For instance, natural gas prices in the United States are expected to be roughly one-third of those in Europe by March 2025, at **** U.S. dollars per million British thermal units. This stark contrast highlights the impact of domestic production capabilities on global natural gas prices. Europe's greater reliance on imports, particularly in the aftermath of geopolitical tensions and the shift away from Russian gas, continues to keep prices elevated compared to more self-sufficient markets. As a result, countries like Italy may face sustained pressure on electricity prices due to their position within the broader European energy market.

Electricity prices for non-households: Germany, Half-yearly consumption classes, Price types

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