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Renewable energy in the European Union

Renewable energy progress in the European Union (EU) is driven by the European Commission ''s 2023 revision of the Renewable Energy Directive, which raised the EU''s binding renewable energy target

European Electricity Review 2026

The EU''s electricity transition reached a new milestone in 2025 with wind and solar generating more power than fossil fuels.

Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in EU energy mix for first time

Which European countries are leading the renewable drive? While wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU overall, this was only the case for 14 of the 27

Renewable energy statistics

This article provides recent statistics on the share of energy from renewable sources overall and in 3 consumption areas (electricity, heating and cooling, and transport) in the European Union (EU).

Renewable energy

Wind energy is a mature and competitive renewable energy source in the EU, key to achieve its renewable energy targets. Solar power is a safe and cost-competitive renewable energy source. The

Renewable energy in the European Union

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Renewable energy progress in the European Union (EU) is driven by the European Commission''s 2023 revision of the Renewable Energy Directive, which raised the EU''s binding renewable energy target for 2030 to at least 42.5%, up from the previous target of 32%. Effective since November 20, 2023, across all EU countries, this directive aligns with broader climate objectives, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Renewable energy in Europe

Europe is a pioneer in the deployment of modern renewable energy technologies. The region can boast to be the home of the first offshore wind park and the first continent to have seen...

Renewable Energy News Europe | Latest by Renewables Now

Comprehensive news coverage of renewable energy projects, investments, and policies across Europe. Track the latest in solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, hydrogen, energy storage,

Renewable electricity – Renewables 2025 – Analysis

Renewable electricity Renewable electricity additions for 2025-2030 total 4 600 GW – equal to the combined installed power capacity of China, the European Union and Japan Globally, renewable

Europe''s Top 20 Renewable Energy Giants: Powering the

As we step into 2026, Europe''s renewable energy sector is at a pivotal crossroads. With the EU''s ambitious targets under the Green Deal aiming for 42.

The Rise of Renewables : The Fastest-Growing Energy Sources in

In 2023, the European Union experienced a historic surge in renewables, marking a record-breaking year for energy production from sustainable sources. With a substantial increase in