Energy Transition

Can Europe’s rush for renewables solve its energy crisis?

European countries have been accelerating their renewables since Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked an energy crisis.

European countries have been accelerating their renewables since Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked an energy crisis. Image: Unsplash / karsten_wuerth

Stefan Ellerbeck
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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Europe’s green energy transition was already underway before the current energy crisis. renewables
Europe’s green energy transition was already underway before the current energy crisis. Image: IEA
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Charts showing the EU27 annual solar PV installed capacity from 2000-2022. energy crisis renewables
Research shows that the EU installed a record-breaking amount of solar capacity in 2022. Image: SolarPowerEurope

Graph showing the renewable electricity share in main case versus its targets. energy crisis
EU solar and wind capacity expansion is currently insufficient to reach 2030 targets. Image: IEA
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