A Review of Energy Transition Paths for Germany and Other Countries

The purpose of this paper is to summarize the experience of energy transition in several leading countries for renewable energy development, especially in Germany, by analyzing their energy transition paths. According to a series of energy policies and experience in Germany, energy transition needs to rely on policy mechanisms to increase the electricity production of renewable energy, including electricity price adjustment, and power system construction. In addition, France's “climate plan”, the shale gas revolution in the United States, and the development of hydrogen energy in Japan are all important driving forces for the country's energy transition.