Germany is one of Europe’s leaders in the transition toward renewable energy. Over the past two decades, the country has fundamentally transformed its energy system through the Energiewende (energy transition), a national strategy aimed at reducing carbon emissions, phasing out nuclear power, and replacing fossil fuels with clean energy sources.
Renewable energy now accounts for more than half of Germany’s electricity generation, with wind and solar power forming the backbone of the system. Onshore and offshore wind farms represent the largest share of renewable electricity, particularly in northern Germany, while solar power has expanded rapidly across the country, supported by strong policy incentives and falling technology costs. Biomass and hydropower provide additional stable contributions, helping to balance supply.
Germany has set ambitious targets, aiming to reach around 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2045. To support these goals, the government continues to invest in grid expansion, battery storage, hydrogen infrastructure, and faster permitting for renewable projects.
Key data
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Details
Power Plant
XXXXXXX Hydroelectric Power Plant
Region
XXXXXXX, Bavaria
River
XXXXXXX, Augsburg Canal
Catchment Area
Diverted from the XXXXXXX River
Average Flow Rate
13 m³/s
Permitted Water Use
Existing right to use a maximum flow rate of 18 m³/s
Mean Head
1.65 m (average)
Total Plant Output
246.6 kW
Turbines
Kaplan turbine (Watec) – 136.6 kWFrancis turbine (Meier-Brackwede) – 110 kW
Generators
Emit 145 kW (Watec)Schorch 110 kW (Meier-Brackwede)
Transformer
0.4 / 10 kV
Grid Connection
Augsburg Municipal Utilities medium-voltage grid
Transfer Station
Located on manroland property
Property Area
Left- and right-bank strips of land along the canal; includes approx. 200 m² stream culvert and generator house
Access
Permanent right of way for access to the power plant
Project Description
Senkelbach Hydropower Plant
Commissioning
February 2016
Average Annual Production
1.1–1.3 million kWh/year
Production (Jul 2024 – Jun 2025)
996,852 kWh
Feed-in Tariff
12.4 cents/kWh
EEG Term
Valid until 2036 (extension possible due to new control system)
Currency: EUR
Target Price / Revenue: 20.51x
Target Price / EBITDA: 28x
