Solar power surpasses coal

Solar Power Surpasses Coal In EU For First Time
Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc's power sector, according to a report released Thursday.
Major milestone for EU energy revolution as solar power overtakes coal for the first time
The EU's electricity transition has moved faster than anyone could have hoped for, but further progress cannot be taken for granted, experts say. View on euronews
Solar Power Surpasses Coal in EU; Greece Among Leading Nations
Solar energy surpassed coal for the first time in 2024, with Greece ranking among the EU’s leaders in solar share.
Sun Is Powering Europe's Clean Energy Transition — Generated More Electricity Than Coal Did In 2024, Report Says
Europe has achieved a landmark in clean energy: solar power generation surpassed coal in 2024, despite increased electricity demand.
Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024, Ember says
Solar power overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity mix for the first time last year, while wind power’s share plateaued, data from energy think tank Ember showed on Thursday. The EU is seek
Solar power surpasses coal for 1st time in Europe: Report
Solar remained the EU’s fastest growing power source in 2024 while wind power remained the EU’s second largest power source, above gas and below nuclear, according to study - Anadolu Ajansı
Solar power overtakes coal in EU energy mix: Report
Solar power overtook coal in Europe's electricity mix for the first time in 2024 while gas declined for the fifth year in a row, energy think tank Ember said in a report on Thursday.
Solar overtakes coal in the EU, and gas declines for 5th year running
Solar generated 11% of EU electricity in 2024, overtaking coal which fell below 10% for the first time, according to the European Electricity Review published today by think tank Ember.
Solar power overtakes coal use in EU for first time
Solar power generation surpassed coal for the first time in 2024, accounting for 11% of the bloc's electricity
Solar overtakes coal in EU for first time in 2024
A surge of solar power output has helped the green energy source overtake coal-fired stations in the European Union (EU) for the first time last year, a report shows.
Solar overtakes coal in EU's energy production, as renewables continue to rise
Solar power overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production for the first time in 2024, and renewables made up nearly half of the bloc’s energy mix. "Solar remained the EU's fastest-growing power source in 2024,
Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels
A record 47% of the European Union's electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet ...
Solar overtakes coal for the first time in EU
The surge in solar, now the European Union's fastest growing energy source, came as capacity additions hit a record high last ...