EU sets new standard with 75% CO2-free electricity in 2024, data shows
Industry data revealed on Monday that 75% of the European Union’s electricity in the first half of this year came from CO2 emissions-free sources, marking the bloc’s most environmentally friendly power blend yet.
According to Eurelectric, renewable sources such as wind and solar contributed 50%, while nuclear power accounted for 24%.
“The electricity generation of Europe has never had such a low-carbon profile before,” Eurelectric Secretary General Kristian Ruby told Reuters.
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Europe’s energy landscape is shifting primarily due to the rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity. In 2023 alone, the EU added a record-breaking 56 gigawatts of solar power and 16 gigawatts of wind power, marking significant milestones in renewable energy deployment.
Simultaneously, Europe’s overall electricity demand has decreased, facilitating a larger contribution from green sources in the energy mix.
In the first half of this year, EU power demand dropped by 5.8% compared to the same period in 2021, reflecting broader trends towards energy efficiency and economic factors.
These developments underscore Europe’s progress towards sustainability goals, driven by both renewable energy growth and reduced energy consumption.
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