Monday
January 27
2025

Solar Overtakes Coal for the First Time in EU

By Mizy Clifton

Solar power has overtaken coal in the European Union for the first time, according to research released Thursday.

The surge in solar — now the EU’s fastest growing power source, responsible for 11% of its supply — came as capacity additions hit a record last year. Combined with a regional recovery of hydropower, renewables now account for nearly half (47%) of the EU’s total electricity generation, another record high, a report by the power-focused think tank Ember found.

Photo courtesy of David Monje.

Source: Semafor (link opens in a new window)

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Energy, Technology
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renewable energy, research, solar