Wind and solar power generated a record 22.3% of the European Union's electricity in 2022, topping the amount generated from gas (19.9%) for the first time, according to a report.
In this aerial view, wind turbines producing electricity spin over a solar park on November 01, 2022 near Klettwitz, Germany.
Wind and solar power generated a record 22.3% of the European Union's electricity in 2022, topping the amount generated from gas for the first time, according toThe EU has been pursuing an aggressive transition away from gas and coal in order to meet pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change. The bloc has also been diversifying its energy sources in the wake of Russian oil and gas cuts stemming from Moscow's invasion of Ukraine that have caused prices to soar.
"Not only are European countries still committed to phasing out coal, they are now striving to phase out gas as well. The energy crisis has undoubtedly sped up Europe’s electricity transition. Europe is hurtling towards a clean, electrified economy, and this will be on full display in 2023.
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