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This month in ‘What the press say’:

How you can save energy during the festive season and how much solar and wind energy are contributing to Germany’s electricity mix.

verbraucherzentrale.de, 11 December 2025: “Christmas: A time for celebration, comfort, and energy saving” (in German only)

Saving energy over the Christmas period? The Federation of German Consumer Organisations presents practical tips to help you reduce energy consumption without sacrificing celebrations, warmth and comfort. The article also includes a link for visitors interested in conducting an energy audit.

tagesschau.de, 8 December 2025: ‘Germany’s electricity mix is becoming ever greener’ (in German only)

According to a report by tagesschau.de, renewable energy is becoming an ever more important part of Germany’s electricity mix. In the third quarter of 2025, the amount of electricity generated by wind and solar reached a new record high.