While renewable energy installations are ticking upwards, the pace is insufficient to meet crucial 2030 climate targets. Current emissions budgets issued as part of Germany’s Climate Protection Act up to 2030 would be “narrowly met”, according to the Council. The report claims that while renewable generation expansion is progressing, it needs to accelerate further in order to meet the 2030 targets. “The energy transition is making progress, but not quickly enough in most areas. Originally established in 2010 as the Energy and Climate Fund, it was later rebranded to the KTF in 2021.