Renewable energy accounts for 47% of EU electricity generation in 2024

In 2024, renewable energy sources contributed 47.4% of the net electricity generated in the European Union, reflecting an increase of 2.6 percentage points from the previous year. This growth highlights the continued shift toward sustainable energy across the region.

Denmark led the EU in renewable electricity generation, with 88.8% of its power coming from renewable sources, primarily wind. Portugal followed closely, generating 87.4% of its electricity from renewables, relying mostly on wind and hydro power. Croatia ranked third, with 73.8% of its electricity coming from hydropower.

On the other end of the spectrum, Malta recorded the lowest share of renewable electricity at 15.1%, followed by Czechia at 17.5% and Cyprus at 24.1%. These countries continue to depend more heavily on conventional energy sources.

Wind and hydro power were the dominant contributors to renewable electricity generation, accounting for 39.1% and 29.9% of the total output, respectively. Solar energy made up 22.4%, while combustible renewable fuels contributed 8.1%. Geothermal energy remained a minor source, providing only about 0.5% of renewable electricity.

The latest figures demonstrate the ongoing expansion of renewable energy across Europe, with wind and hydro power playing a crucial role in the region’s energy transition.

Source: Eurostat