EU Coal Production and Consumption Reach Historical Low

EU renewable energy up 3.4% in 2024 as coal hits record low

Renewables accounted for 47.3% of electricity generation in the European Union in 2024, driven by a 7.7% year-on-year increase in output, according to data from Eurostat. Fossil fuel-fired power fell to 29.2% of the mix, while nuclear contributed 23.4%.

EU coal production and consumption reach historical low

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EU Renewable Energy Supply Rises 3.4% in 2024, Surpasses Fossil Fuels in Electricity Generation Amid Historic Coal Decline

The European Union’s transition toward cleaner energy sources continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with preliminary data from Eurostat revealing a 3.4% increase in renewable energy supply compared to 2023. […] The post EU Renewable Energy Supply Rises 3.4% in 2024, Surpasses Fossil Fuels in Electricity Generation Amid Historic Coal Decline appeared first on SolarQuarter.

European Union sees 3.4% increase in renewable energy supply - Sustainability Online

The European Union saw a 3.4% increase in renewable energy supply last year, compared to 2023, to around 11.3 million terajoules, according to Eurostat data.