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…
