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EU Wind, Solar Outpace Fossils, Saving €12.8 bn

6/5/2026

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In 2025 wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels across the EU, reaching a 30 percent share.
SolarPower Europe says solar saved Europe €12.8 billion up to 2 June 2026, about €136 million daily.
Spain added over 40 GW of wind and solar since 2019, cutting fossil-generated electricity price influence by 75 percent, according to Ember.
On 26 March British wind generation hit a record 23,880 MW, powering 23 million homes and dropping gas-fired output to 2.3 percent.

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In 2025 wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels across the EU, reaching a 30 percent share.
SolarPower Europe says solar saved Europe €12.8 billion up to 2 June 2026, about €136 million daily.
Spain added over 40 GW of wind and solar since 2019, cutting fossil-generated electricity price influence by 75 percent, according to Ember.
On 26 March British wind generation hit a record 23,880 MW, powering 23 million homes and dropping gas-fired output to 2.3 percent.