Energy Transition

Wind and solar power generated more electricity in the EU last year than gas did. Here’s how

Solar and wind power generated a fifth of Europe’s electricity in 2022, overtaking gas for the first time, according to a new report.

Solar and wind power generated a fifth of Europe’s electricity in 2022, overtaking gas for the first time, according to a new report. Image: Pexels/Kindel Media

Stefan Ellerbeck
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Solar and wind power produced a record 22% of the EU’s electricity in 2022.
Solar and wind power produced a record 22% of the EU’s electricity in 2022. Image: Ember

A graph showing that the EU's solar capacity could triple by 2026. Solar and wind power
Europe’s solar capacity is set to continue to surge over the next three years. Image: Ember
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Europe’s use of solar and wind power will continue to accelerate in 2023 and hydropower and French nuclear capacity will also recover.
Europe’s use of solar and wind power will continue to accelerate in 2023 and hydropower and French nuclear capacity will also recover. Image: Ember

The record surge in solar and wind power generation helped compensate for the nuclear and hydropower deficit.
The record surge in solar and wind power generation helped compensate for the nuclear and hydropower deficit. Image: Ember
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