Solar and wind outpaced demand growth in the first half of 2025, as renewables overtook coal''s share in the global electricity mix.
In June 2025, solar energy became the leading source of electricity in the EU for the first time, accounting for 22% of total electricity generated. This exceeded nuclear energy, which
In Q2 2025, renewables supplied 54% of EU electricity, driven by record solar generation. June marked solar''s first lead source, with Denmark achieving the highest renewable share at 94.7%.
The world''s most comprehensive electricity data platform Electricity Maps brings together historical data, live grid signals, and forecasts in one platform for sustainability and power markets insights.
The IEA''s flagship World Energy Outlook (WEO) is the most authoritative source of global energy analysis and projections. Updated annually to reflect the latest
Solar accounted for 22% of electricity in the European Union in June, surpassing nuclear as the largest source, while renewables supplied 54% of net
June 2025 was the first month in history where solar energy (22.0%) was the main source of electricity generated in the EU, ahead of nuclear (21.6%), wind (15.8%), hydro (14.1%) and
Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the European Union''s power generation last year, a report has found, in a “major tipping point” for clean energy.
More details on these differences can be found in the Energy balance guide and the SHARES Manual. Hydro power excludes pure pumping, and solar
June 2025 was the first month in history where solar energy (22.0%) was the main source of electricity generated in the EU, ahead of nuclear (21.6%), wind (15.8%), hydro (14.1%) and
EU solar generation increased by over 20% for the fourth year running in 2025, with its share in the energy mix surpassing coal and hydro. For
Solar now provides more than one-fifth of electricity in countries including Hungary, Spain and the Netherlands. Europe''s electricity mix is now
Solar energy plays a key role in the clean energy transition. It will contribute to reaching the objectives of the REPowerEU plan and reduce the EU''s
In the second quarter of 2025, 54.0% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, an increase from the 52.7% registered in the same quarter of 2024. This
This year''s report focuses on the factors shaping the energy landscape: geopolitical uncertainty, shifting policies, and increasing demand for
This data tool compares European electricity prices, carbon prices and the cost of generating electricity using fossil fuels and renewables. Where possible, data is provided by country.
Find latest news from every corner of the globe at Reuters , your online source for breaking international news coverage.
In the first half of 2025, Germany and many other European countries gener-ated more solar power than ever before. This was offset by lower electricity generation from wind energy.
Solar power consists of photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal energy in the European Union (EU). Solar power is growing in every EU country. In 2010, the €2.6 billion
According to new data from Eurostat, renewable energy sources generated 54% of the EU''s net electricity in Q2 2025, up from 52.7% year-over-year. The growth came mainly from solar,
Data and analysis including a list of solar power in every country in the world, countries with the most solar power, and countries that generate the highest
RePowerEU supports the green transition and limits EU dependence on Russian fossil fuels by reducing energy waste, producing clean energy, and
As the world''s energy needs increase and electricity makes up a growing share of final energy consumption, spectacular solar growth, alongside increased wind generation, met and
Seeking Alpha contributor opinion and analysis on commodities investing. Click to see analysis on oil, natural gas, gold, silver, corn, and many more.
We Look Forward to Working with You