Fossil Fuels Produced Less than 25% of EU Electricity for First Month Ever

In April 2024, the EU’s electricity generation from fossil fuels fell to a record low of 23%. Fossil generation fell sharply compared to April 2023, even as electricity demand increased. This led to a 22% year-on-year fall in power sector emissions. Wind and solar growth and a recovery in hydro drove the fall in fossil generation, contributing to the largest ever renewables share of 54%. Wind and solar reached a record high in April 2024, generating more than a third of EU electricity for the first time. While April stands out, it is part of an established shift as Europe’s electricity transition continues to charge ahead, with power sector emissions down 18% in the first four months of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

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