Germany is bidding farewell to nuclear energy, expanding renewable energy sources and working to make its economy virtually climate-neutral by mid-century. Researching and understanding the massive undertaking that is Germany’s Energiewende can be tough - especially if you’re not an expert in climate and energy policy. But Germany’s experience offers valuable insights and can serve as an example on how to wean a major economy off fossil fuels, even for countries with their own unique conditions and challenges. This guide is a first, easy introduction to the energy transition that is having major impacts throughout German society and beyond.