Solar power overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity mix for the first time last year, while wind power’s share plateaued, data from energy think tank Ember showed on Thursday. The EU is seek

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.

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

Solar power exceeded coal power in the European Union's electricity mix for the first time in 2024, according to energy think tank Ember.

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,

The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.com.

The surge in solar, now the European Union's fastest growing energy source, came as capacity additions hit a record high last year.