Solar power surpassed coal as a source of electricity in the European Union (EU) for the first time in 2024, according to a report released on Thursday by climate think tank Ember, APA reports citing Deutsche Welle.
Solar energy has become the EU’s fastest-growing power source, contributing 11% to its supply. Overall, strong growth in solar and wind have boosted the share of renewables to 47%, up from 34% in 2019.
Only 10% of the bloc's power was generated with coal. The report highlighted a continued decline in fossil fuel dependency, with gas generation falling for the fifth consecutive year and overall fossil-fueled power dropping to a historic low of 29%.
"Fossil fuels are losing their grip on EU energy," Chris Rosslowe, an energy expert at Ember said.
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