EU Renewable Energy Surpasses Fossil Fuels for First Time
In 2025, EU renewables generated 30% of electricity, surpassing fossil fuels at 29%. This shift marks a significant milestone in Europe's energy transition.
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In a landmark achievement for the European Union 
EU, wind and solar power generated 30% of the region's electricity in 2025, surpassing the 29% supplied by fossil fuels for the first time. This milestone, announced in data published by Ember on January 22, 2026, highlights a significant structural shift in the EU's energy landscape towards low-carbon power.
EU, wind and solar power generated 30% of the region's electricity in 2025, surpassing the 29% supplied by fossil fuels for the first time. This milestone, announced in data published by Ember on January 22, 2026, highlights a significant structural shift in the EU's energy landscape towards low-carbon power.The growth in renewable energy was largely driven by a 19% increase in solar capacity, which offset a decline in hydropower generation caused by drought conditions. Despite these challenges, the combined output of renewables and nuclear power accounted for 71% of the EU's electricity generation last year.
