As of January 23, 2025, renewable energy sources have surged to account for 47% of electricity production in the European Union, surpassing fossil fuels, which now stand at 29%.

The report highlights a significant decline in coal usage, with its share of electricity generation falling below ten percent, while gas generation has decreased for the fifth consecutive year, now representing just under 16 percent.

Chris Rosslowe, the lead author of the report, noted the substantial progress made since the inception of the European Green Deal in 2019, particularly in the marginalization of coal and the decline of gas.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has accelerated Europe's transition to clean energy, as soaring gas prices have made reliance on Russian gas untenable, prompting a shift towards cheaper and cleaner alternatives.

Despite these advancements, the report warns that continued political action is crucial to sustain growth in wind and solar energy, as fossil fuels still accounted for 27% of the EU's electricity in 2024.

Dr. Rosslowe emphasized the need to further expand wind energy capacity, which must more than double by 2030 compared to 2024 levels, and enhance the flexibility of the European electrical system to maximize renewable energy usage.

Jacopo Tosoni from the European Association for Energy Storage highlighted that the EU's competitiveness is closely tied to the rapid development of local energy solutions and flexibility, with renewables and storage as the pillars of the energy transition.

Battery storage capacity in the EU has significantly increased, reaching 16 gigawatts in 2023, although 70% of this capacity is concentrated in Germany and Italy.

Analysts recommend accelerating wind energy production and investing in electrification for heating and cooling buildings to further reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Globally, Brazil leads in renewable electricity generation, sourcing nearly 89% of its electricity from renewables, followed by Canada at 66.5% and China at 30.6%.

The EU has successfully reduced its power sector emissions to half of their peak levels recorded in 2007, dropping to 585 million tons of CO2.

Experts express optimism regarding Europe's reduction of fossil fuel dependence, especially in light of the U.S. administration's shift towards increasing emissions and fossil fuel production.