Wind and solar surpass fossil fuels in EU electricity generation
Wind and solar power outpaced fossil fuels in EU electricity for first time, Ember says
Wind and solar power generated more of the European Union’s electricity than fossil fuels for the first time in 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s shift toward low-carbon energy despite political resistance and infrastructure strains.
Wind and solar supplied 30% of EU electricity in 2025, edging past the 29% produced by power plants burning coal, gas and oil, according to new data from energy think tank Ember. The surge was driven by…