The European Union reached a historic milestone in its energy transition in 2025, as wind and solar power generated more electricity than fossil fuels for the first time, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember. The shift marks a major step towards a clean power system based on homegrown renewables, with wind and solar together supplying 30.1% of EU electricity, compared with 29.0% from all fossil fuels.

Just five years ago, wind and solar accounted for less than 20% of the EU’s power mix. In 2025, they produced 841 TWh, overtaking fossil generation at 809 TWh, underlining the speed at which Europe’s electricity system is changing.

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