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

Feb 10, 2023

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. 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

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EU solar and wind capacity expansion is currently insufficient to reach 2030 targets. Image: IEA

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