Europe sets clean energy record

Europe sets clean energy record as solar overtakes coal for first time
Europe sets clean energy record as solar overtakes coal for first time - CHARTED: Nearly half of all electricity generated in the EU in 2024 came from renewables, Anthony Cuthbertson reports
Sun Is Powering Europe's Clean Energy Transition — Generated More Electricity Than Coal Did In 2024, Report Says
Europe has achieved a landmark in clean energy: solar power generation surpassed coal in 2024, despite increased electricity demand.
Solar overtakes coal in EU's energy production, as renewables continue to rise
Solar power overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production for the first time in 2024, and renewables made up nearly half of the bloc’s energy mix. "Solar remained the EU's fastest-growing power source in 2024,
Solar Power Surpasses Coal In EU For First Time
Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc's power sector, according to a report released Thursday.
Solar power surpasses coal in EU as renewables hit record high: Report
Solar energy overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity generation for the first time in 2024, with renewables now accounting for nearly half of the bloc’s power sector, according to the European Electricity Review 2025 released by climate think tank Ember on Thursday.
Solar overtakes coal for the first time in EU
The surge in solar, now the European Union's fastest growing energy source, came as capacity additions hit a record high last year.
Solar power overtook coal in EU’s electricity mix in 2024
Solar power has surpassed coal power in the European Union (EU)'s electricity mix for the first time in 2024, according to data from energy think tank Ember. The shift highlights the EU's ongoing efforts to increase renewable energy generation,
Major milestone for EU energy revolution as solar power overtakes coal for the first time
The EU's electricity transition has moved faster than anyone could have hoped for, but further progress cannot be taken for granted, experts say. View on euronews
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