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

Jan 31, 2023

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

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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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. Image: Ember

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

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