Electricity generation in Germany 2022, by company
The energy company RWE, headquartered in Essen, was the leading producer of electricity in Germany. In 2022, it produced roughly 71 terawatt-hours of electricity. LEAG (Lausitz Energie AG) followed with 48 terawatt-hours. This German company produces power from lignite, which in 2022 made up 17 percent of Germany's power mix.