Wind and Solar Overtake Fossil Fuels in Europe’s Power Mix for the First Time
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AI-PoweredWind and solar power have surpassed fossil fuels in Europe's power mix for the first time, accounting for 30% of the EU's total output, while coal and gas combined share decreased to 29% in 2025.
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Electricity generated by wind and solar installations in the European Union last year accounted for 30% of the bloc’s total output last year, exceeding the combined share of gas and coal by 1% for the first time, climate outlet Ember reported today. The 2025 share of coal and gas, at 29%, was a slight increase in 2024, when the two fuels together accounted for 28.6% of the European Union’s total power generation. That was down from 44.1% in 2017, the highest for the ten years between 2015 and 2025. Solar generation specifically went…
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