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Solar Power Surpasses Coal in Historic EU Energy Shift

1/23/2025

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In a historic milestone for the EU, solar power has overtaken coal in 2024, producing 11% of electricity against coal's 10%. This shift is part of a broader transformation, with renewables now making up 47% of the energy mix as fossil fuel generation plummets to a record low of 29%. A brighter, cleaner energy future is emerging!

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In a historic milestone for the EU, solar power has overtaken coal in 2024, producing 11% of electricity against coal's 10%. This shift is part of a broader transformation, with renewables now making up 47% of the energy mix as fossil fuel generation plummets to a record low of 29%. A brighter, cleaner energy future is emerging!