In Germany, reports from various associations indicate that the public is rejecting the government and EU-imposed energy transition. The Central Association of German Motor Trade has recorded a 47% decrease in orders for electric vehicles, while demand for internal combustion engine vehicles has risen.
Additionally, the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry reported a 54% drop in sales of heat pumps. Since the enactment of the Renewable Energy Sources Act, Germany has experienced an economic standstill due to high energy costs, edging towards a potential recession.
In the first half of the year, 55,000 diesel-powered heating units were sold, marking a 14% increase. This makes diesel heating the primary heat source in Germany, holding a 23% market share and surpassing heat pumps, which accounted for only 6% in 2023.
These figures indicate that Germany is unlikely to meet its government’s goal of generating 50% of heat in a climate-neutral way by 2030, revealing that the majority of Germans oppose the mandatory energy transition stipulated in the coalition agreement between the SPD, the Greens, and the FDP.
