- Key Organizations: Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), ENTSO-E Transparency Platform, Fraunhofer ISE, Open Power System Data (OPSD)
- Data Highlights:
- Real-time generation data for renewables and conventional sources
- High-quality historical archives spanning decades
- Monthly and annual updates on energy statistics and capacity
- Detailed breakdowns of solar, wind, hydro, and biomass contributions
- Link: https://transparency.entsoe.eu/
- Access Notes: Free registration required. API access available with an API key.
- Historical Data Structure:
- Temporal granularity of data: Hourly and daily resolution
- Historical data range: 2015 to present
- Updated outturn lag?: Typically updated with a delay of 1–2 days
- Other Data Types: Includes real-time generation, load forecasts, and cross-border flows
- Access: ENTSO-E API Docs
- Link: https://open-power-system-data.org/
- Access Notes: Fully open data. No registration or API key required.
- Historical Data Structure:
- Temporal granularity of data: Hourly and daily resolution
- Historical data range: 2006 to present (varies by dataset)
- Updated outturn lag?: Updated monthly
- Other Data Types: Includes time series for generation, load, weather, and installed capacities
- Access: OPSD Tutorials
- Link: https://www.energy-charts.info/
- Access Notes: Free and open access. No registration required.
- Historical Data Structure:
- Temporal granularity of data: Hourly, daily, monthly, and yearly resolution
- Historical data range: 2000 to present
- Updated outturn lag?: Updated weekly or monthly
- Other Data Types: Focuses on renewable energy generation, fossil fuel usage, and CO2 emissions
- Access: Downloadable Excel files available
- API Access: If you plan to use APIs (e.g., ENTSO-E), ensure you understand rate limits and authentication requirements.
- Language: Most German datasets are available in English, but some metadata may be in German. Use translation tools if needed.
- Data Quality: Germany's energy data is considered highly reliable due to strict regulatory oversight and transparency initiatives.