Wind & Solar Surpassed Fossil Fuels In EU In 2025 - CleanTechnica

In 2025, wind and solar energy collectively surpassed fossil fuels in electricity generation across the European Union (EU) for the first time, providing 30% of the continent’s power compared to 29% from fossil fuels. This milestone marks a significant shift toward a cleaner energy system, driven by record-breaking solar output working alongside wind power. While coal usage reached historic lows, the EU remains heavily dependent on fossil gas, which increased in 2025 due to a decline in hydroelectric power, causing a 16% rise in fossil gas import costs and electricity price spikes. The EU’s energy strategy emphasizes reducing reliance on costly imported fossil fuels, with legislation in place to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, though new dependencies on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) have emerged. The report highlights the geopolitical risks tied to fossil fuel dependence, underscoring the importance of investing in domestic renewables, grid enhancements, battery storage, and demand flexibility to