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EU Solar Power Surpasses Coal for First Time

2/1/2025

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In a groundbreaking shift for 2024, the EU's renewable energy sector has soared, with solar power eclipsing coal for the first time—11% versus coal's 10%. Thanks to the European Green Deal, renewables now make up 47% of the EU's electricity, marking a pivotal step in reducing emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

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In a groundbreaking shift for 2024, the EU's renewable energy sector has soared, with solar power eclipsing coal for the first time—11% versus coal's 10%. Thanks to the European Green Deal, renewables now make up 47% of the EU's electricity, marking a pivotal step in reducing emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.