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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

How solar power overtook coal in Europe for clean energy landmark

Electricity generation from solar energy overtook coal in the EU for the first time in 2024 - (iStock/ Getty Images)

Europe generated more electricity from solar and wind than coal and gas last year, according to a new report, marking a major milestone in the transition towards renewable energy.

Nearly half of all electricity generated in the EU in 2024 came from renewables (47 per cent), with fossil fuel generation declining by nearly 9 per cent since the previous year, energy think tank Ember found.

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