EU Hits Record 74% Zero-Emission Power Generation
The European Union achieved a record 74% zero-emission power generation, with renewables and nuclear sources playing key roles. Challenges persist in grid investments to support the energy transition effectively. Eurelectric stresses modernizing distribution grids for electrification and resilience.
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The European Union achieved a record 74% of zero-emission power generation, with renewables and nuclear sources contributing significantly. Renewables generated 50.39% of the EU's electricity, while nuclear power accounted for 23.5%. Fossil fuels represented 26.1% of the bloc's electricity output. The increase in solar and wind capacity installations led to the greenest power mix in the EU, with a notable decrease in fossil fuel usage. However, challenges remain, as grid investments need to catch up with renewable energy additions to support the energy transition effectively. Eurelectric emphasized the urgent need to modernize distribution grids to facilitate electrification in transport, heating, and industry, integrate renewables, and enhance resilience against extreme weather events and cyber threats. The EU's push towards a cleaner energy mix is evident, but infrastructure upgrades are crucial to sustain this momentum.
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