In 2024, solar generated 11% of EU electricity, overtaking coal which fell below 10% for the first time, according to the European Electricity Review published today by think tank Ember. EU
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The EU is “rapidly” moving towards a clean energy future, but experts warn our “outdated” grid is holding us back. Wind and solar generated more EU electricity than fossil fuels for
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Researchers say event described as ''major tipping point'' for clean energy in era of destabilised politics Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the European Union''s power generation
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BRUSSELS, Jan 22 - Wind and solar power produced more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU for the first time last year, data published on Thursday showed, indicating the bloc''s...
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While the furious expansion of solar generation bodes well for efforts to replace fossil fuels, the breakthrough also exposed flaws in the energy system. Power prices turned negative during...
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As part of the REPowerEU plan, in May 2022 the Commission adopted an EU solar energy strategy, which identifies remaining barriers and challenges in the solar energy sector and outlines initiatives
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While the furious expansion of solar generation bodes well for efforts to replace fossil fuels, the breakthrough also exposed flaws in the energy
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Southern and Eastern Europe have some of the highest solar and wind potential in the EU — but they remain underutilised. Supporting clean-tech
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The winter of 2025 has been brutal for Europe, exposing the severe flaws of its over-reliance on wind and solar energy. As temperatures plummeted, countries grappled with electricity
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Existing electrical grids in many European countries are often outdated and not designed to handle the influx of decentralized energy sources like solar. This hampers the efficient distribution
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The EU''s electricity transition reached a new milestone in 2025 with wind and solar generating more power than fossil fuels.
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As part of the REPowerEU plan, in May 2022 the Commission adopted an EU solar energy strategy, which identifies remaining barriers and challenges in the solar
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Southern and Eastern Europe have some of the highest solar and wind potential in the EU — but they remain underutilised. Supporting clean-tech industry development in these regions —
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