EU’s Wind and Solar Power Generation Tops Fossil Fuels in H1

Wind and solar power generation overtook fossil fuel electricity in the EU in the first half of 2024, for the first time, clean energy think tank said in a new report. Between January and June, the share of wind and solar in the EU’s power mix was 30%, compared to 27% for fossil-powered electricity. Power demand in the EU rose by 0.7% in the first half, rebounding from two years of declines during the energy crisis, Ember said, acknowledging that a mild 2023/2024 winter limited the rise in overall power demand. Wind and solar combined overtook…