In 2014, a total of 97.1 bn kWh were converted from nuclear energy into electrical energy in German nuclear power plants, corresponding to a share of 15,8 % of the electricity supply in Germany. Ranking highest was the Nuclear Power Plant Emsland with 11,5 bn kWh. In Germany, electricity has been generated from nuclear power since 1961.

Year

electricity production 109 kWh

1961

0.024

1970

6.0

1980

42.6

1990

146.1

2000

168.5

2005

163.0

2010

140.5

2014

97.1

Electricity production from nuclear power plants in Germany