Electricity generated from renewable sources continued to gain ground across the European Union in 2025, reaching 47.3% of total output. This represents a modest increase compared to the previous year and brings clean energy close to accounting for half of the bloc’s electricity production, highlighting the steady pace of the energy transition.
Within the renewable mix, wind energy remained dominant, contributing more than a third of all green electricity. Solar energy followed as the second-largest source, while hydropower maintained a significant role. Smaller shares were provided by biomass, biogas, geothermal, and other minor sources, rounding out the renewable portfolio.
The most notable growth came from solar generation, which expanded sharply compared to 2024, confirming its role as the fastest-growing renewable segment. In contrast, hydropower output declined, largely due to less favorable weather and water conditions, underscoring the variability of hydro-based generation.
Differences between EU countries remain highly pronounced. Denmark leads by a wide margin, with renewables accounting for over 90% of its electricity mix, driven mainly by wind power. Austria and Portugal also rank highly, relying on hydropower and a combination of hydro and wind, respectively. On the other hand, Malta, Czechia, and Slovakia report significantly lower shares of renewable electricity.
According to Eurostat, the figures reflect net electricity generation, meaning they are not directly comparable with the methodology used under the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive. That framework measures renewables based on gross consumption and includes additional adjustments, which can lead to differences in reported shares.
