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Renewables have overtaken fossil fuels in Europe in what is being hailed as a “landmark” moment.
According to Ember and Agora Energiewende’s fifth annual report tracking Europe’s electricity transition, 2020 officially saw renewables generate 38.2% of the continent s energy mix, versus 36.97% from fossil fuels.
This was a growth of about 4% compared to 2019 for renewables, with wind generation rising by 9% and solar generation by 15% in 2020. Since 2015, these two technologies have been responsible for all renewable growth in Europe as bioenergy growth has stalled and hydro generation remains unchanged.
Renewables officially overtook fossil fuel generation in three separate countries as well in 2020, with the UK – which had its greenest year ever with numerous renewables records set – Germany and Spain all celebrating the milestone.