Germany news: Solar power production approaches record high

· DW

Solar power output in Germany in 2026 has already surpassed that in all of last year. Meanwhile, experts say the country is headed for a budget crisis. DW has more.

  • Solar energy output in Germany is drawing close a record total of more than 100 terawatt-hours in a single calendar year
  • Economics experts are warning that the country is living beyond its means
  • Health care cuts mean people might have to pay privately to avoid long waiting times, says the national association for statutory physicians
  • Experts in Germany have warned against too much reliance on a sole provider after a major outage at Microsoft affected German businesses

This is a roundup of the top stories from and about Germany on November 14, 2026: