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Solar Power Surges, Overtakes Coal in EU Energy Mix

1/27/2025

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In a historic shift for the EU, solar power surged to become the leading electricity source in 2024, eclipsing coal for the first time. With renewables now making up 47% of the energy mix, this transformation, fueled by the European Green Deal and a move away from Russian energy, highlights a significant leap toward decarbonization. Meanwhile, Israel lags behind with only 14% from renewables.

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In a historic shift for the EU, solar power surged to become the leading electricity source in 2024, eclipsing coal for the first time. With renewables now making up 47% of the energy mix, this transformation, fueled by the European Green Deal and a move away from Russian energy, highlights a significant leap toward decarbonization. Meanwhile, Israel lags behind with only 14% from renewables.