Wind and Solar Surpass Fossil Fuels in EU with 30% of Electricity Production in 2025
For the first time, the European Union produced more wind and solar electricity than fossil fuel electricity in 2025. Renewables reach 48% of the electricity mix, but rising gas pushes up the import bill by 16%.
| Countries | Allemagne, Italie, Pologne, États-Unis |
|---|---|
| Companies | Ember, AIE |
| Sector | Énergie Éolienne |
| Theme | Politique & Géopolitique |
The European Union reached a milestone in 2025. According to the European Electricity Review published by think tank Ember, wind and solar energy generated 30% of electricity in the twenty-seven member states, compared to 29% for fossil fuels. This reversal marks a historic first for the European bloc. In five years, the share of wind and solar rose from 20% in 2020 to 30% in 2025, while fossil fuels fell from 37% to 29%.
Comments
Sign in to leave a comment.