The objective of the government of Germany is to continuously increase the contribution of renewable energies to the overall consumption of electricity in the country. The minimum long-term targets are 35% by 2020, 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. The country is producing more and more electricity, resulting in lower market prices and possibility of exporting electricity. The climate is warm and temperate in Saarland. The rainfall is significant, even in the driest month, the showers still persist. The average temperature is 9.6 ° C throughout the year. The average annual rainfall is 723 mm.